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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$35+/hour
Benefits
Health Insurance
Job Description
Job Title: TECH ASSISTANTPay: $35 Per HourShift: Day Shift – 8 am to 5: 00 pmLocation: Salinas, CA, 93901Schedule: Temp to HireSpecial Notes:The manager is looking for a scheduler.Two (2) to four (4) years of recent scheduling experience in PT/CT, Angio, CT, US, MRI, and X-ray is required.Job Duties:1. Under direct supervision, uses the PACS system to transmit and print/burn CDs of patient imaging studies, transports and assists patients, assists in lifting and moving patients, filing x-ray jackets.2. Performs routine clerical duties such as preparing charts for Interventional procedures, obtaining pertinent information including patient demographics and financial data, and entering it into the computer, and provides necessary patient preparation for procedures.3. Works with Radiologists and Nurses to schedule interventional cases.4. Prepares and processes initial paperwork and identification bands.5. Schedules exams for multiple modalities (PT/CT, CT, MRI, NM, US, Angio, X-ray, Mammo).6. Phone voice must be friendly and professional.7. Obtains authorizations, provides necessary billing codes for the physician's office, and assesses medical necessity for Medicare patients.8. Obtains required signatures and collects a copy of insurance, Medicare, and medical cards.9. Follows regulations for Medicare Secondary Payer and the three-day rule.10. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.11. Performs any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment. Performs other duties as assigned.Required Skills:1. Schedules exams with the MD office. a. Obtains authorization and DI order from the MD’s office. b. Provides necessary CPT codes to the MD’s office. c. Obtains ICD-9 codes for Medicare patients to assess for medical necessity from the MD’s office.2. Interviews and Pre-registers patients for PET/CT, MRI, US & CT to obtain accurate demographic information and enters it in the computer system to initiate quality patient care. Provides patients with necessary patient preparation for procedures. Remains in contact with diabetic patients who are having PET/CT daily for Glucose reading until the day of the appointment.3. Registers, interviews, and screens patients into the ITS and Meditech systems.4. Coordinates child/adult sedation under anesthesiology with the surgery scheduling department, along with notifying the DI and OR nurses.5. Reviews DI orders for the following day, verifies the order coincides with the exam scheduled.6. Enters x-ray, CT, US, MRI & PET/CT exams into the computer system, prepare charts for Interventional procedures.7. Prepares all necessary paperwork, consents, questionnaires, and identification bands for the following day.8. Prepares CT, US, PET/CT & MRI schedules for the technologist and radiologist9. Greets, registers, and obtains necessary insurance and identification cards from the patient.10. Determines the patient’s primary and secondary payor and enters it into the computer.11. Initiates and explains all required documents, consents, and registration demographics with the patient and obtains required signatures.12. May transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or walking13. May assist patients by lifting and moving them off and on the X-ray table14. Answers all telephone calls by stating, “Diagnostic Imaging, how may I direct your call?” promptly and courteously to ensure smooth and accurate communication.15. Performs miscellaneous duties such as filing of X-ray jackets, printing/burning CDs for patient imaging studies.16. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the population served.17. Assists physicians with viewing images on the PACS system.18. Records all subpoenas and legal documentation for the Radiology Department. Page 3 Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Tech Assistant II19. Assists technologists with patient flow.20. Scans in signed MD orders.21. Performs other duties as assigned.Required Certifications & Licensure: Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.Experience: two (2) to four (4) years of recent scheduling experience in PT/CT, Angio, CT, US, MRI, and x-ray is required. Medical terminology is strongly preferred. Recent (6-12 months) Epic Experience.Required Education: Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED.XPDEL, Inc. is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race,nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, orgender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage anyqualifiedindividual to apply. We are an EEOCEmployer.
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FAQs About Tech Assistant Jobs at Advatix
What is the work location for this position at Advatix?
This job at Advatix is located in Salinas, California, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Advatix?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $35 (per hour).
What employment applies to this position at Advatix?
Advatix lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Advatix?
Advatix is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Advatix for this role?
Advatix offers Health Insurance for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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