About this opportunity
TRA Medical Imaging lists this Registration Specialist Per Diem - Tacoma, Puyallup, Olympia Areas opportunity in tacoma, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary
This position is the first impression of TRA Medical Imaging. The Registration Specialist is responsible for greeting patients and other clients in a friendly and professional manner, registering patients, answering phones, communicating professionally with others, collecting account payments, and monitoring patients and their families in the reception area. The Registration Specialist must work as part of a team and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the site manager or lead. Relies on limited judgment and experience to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
Responsibilities
Greet and register patients for radiology procedures, ensuring their comfort and answering their questions.
Verify patient insurance coverage and demographics; ensure paperwork is complete for the specific modality; communicate with other medical facilities as needed.
Collect account payments.
Handle routine office administrative procedures including word processing, sorting and reviewing referrals, faxing, and keeping workstations and patient areas clean and organized.
Responsible for document scanning and navigating the RIS system.
Check work email daily.
Follow HIPAA privacy and security policies and procedures.
Perform other related work as required.
Qualifications
Education/Work Experience
High School Diploma or GED equivalency required; Minimum 1 year of recent related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Job Knowledge/Skills
General knowledge of radiology procedures including Mammography, Bone Densitometry, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, NM, FL, PET, and IR. Working knowledge of CPT codes and the RIS system. Use proper phone etiquette and correct grammar. Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills. Ability to work effectively in a teamwork environment and maintain respectful behavior with co-workers. Communicate professionally with other medical facilities, patients, and customers. Ability to provide geographical directions to all outpatient locations. Excellent verbal communication skills and good organizational skills. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems including word processing, typing, and filing. Ability to manage multiple tasks and carry out instructions effectively.
Licensure/Certifications
Current driver’s license valid in the State of Washington or other evidence of equivalent mobility.
Physical, Mental, and Working Conditions
Work is classified as moderate in physical requirements. Able to assist in supporting patients of varying weight. Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods. Ability to reach and use hands/arms in all directions. Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.
Work requires high attention to detail and the ability to handle mentally stressful situations. Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Work environment is normal office or administrative setting. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and limited exposure to ionizing radiation.
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Worksite address
tacoma, WA, 98417, US
Who can apply
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