What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Coordinator Radiology - Part Time Days position at Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, AL?
Job Summary
Responsible for reviewing all daily schedules in Outpatient Imaging and contacting patients directly to confirm their appointments when necessary. Ensuring all demographics, required orders, pre-certs, H&Ps and necessary prior images are received and information is entered correctly and completely. Coordinate, maintain and prioritize patient scheduling and ensure that all empty slots on the schedule remain full. Coordinate the scheduling and/or rescheduling of patients as needed. Request/Push imaging via electronic interfaces and upload and/or export prior imaging when needed. Handle a variety of other administrative tasks as needed within the department. Experience with EMR, Cerner, Athena, Powershare, PACS a plus.
Essential Functions
Responsible for reviewing all daily schedules in Outpatient Imaging and contacting patients directly to confirm their appointments when necessary. Ensuring all demographics, required orders, pre-certs, H&Ps and necessary prior images are received and information is entered correctly and completely. Coordinate, maintain and prioritize patient scheduling and ensure that all empty slots on the schedule remain full. Coordinate the scheduling and/or rescheduling of patients as needed. Request/Push imaging via electronic interfaces and upload and/or export prior imaging when needed. Handle a variety of other administrative tasks as needed within the department. Experience with EMR, Cerner, Athena, Powershare, PACS a plus.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates training and onboarding for staff responsible for registration or intake activities across designated departments.
- Monitors data quality and registration accuracy, identifying trends and contributing to performance improvement initiatives.
- Reviews registration edits, documentation workflows, and work queues to support timely and accurate resolution of errors.
- Provides education and updates to staff on workflow changes, system functionality, payer requirements, or regulatory updates.
- Participates in the development and delivery of routine quality assurance reviews and supports performance audits as needed.
- Collaborates with department leadership to identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, standardization, and compliance in registration-related processes.
- Acts as a subject matter resource for registration questions and system navigation, providing on-the-job support to team members.
- Coordinates with other departments, such as Revenue Cycle, IT, or Clinical Operations, to align registration practices with cross-functional processes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Associate Degree in healthcare, business, or a related field preferred
- 2-4 years of experience in registration, scheduling, or intake within a healthcare environment required
- Experience in training, auditing, or quality assurance preferred
- Working knowledge of registration workflows, systems, and documentation practices.
- Strong attention to detail, with a focus on data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Effective communication and facilitation skills for delivering training and process updates.
- Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and departments.
- Familiarity with healthcare regulations, payer requirements, and privacy standards.
- Proficiency in registration software systems and Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.