What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radiology Unit Coordinator position at St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health?
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The Radiology Unit Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all
administrative activities that support diagnostic imaging. This role
manages scheduling, insurance benefit verification, authorization
preparation, order management, patient documentation, and communication
with internal and external partners. The coordinator ensures exams are
accurately scheduled, financially cleared, and supported with complete
clinical documentation. This role supports patient flow, and strengthens
revenue integrity across Radiology, Patient Access, Authorization, and
Medical Records.
**Essential Job Functions:**
**Scheduling & Workflow Coordination**
protocols prior to scheduling\
Communicate with providers, clinics, and patients to support
accurate scheduling and reduce delays\
Track and monitor patient movement and exam status to support timely
workflow\
Assist with patient transport as needed
**Insurance Verification, Authorizations & Financial Support**
Forward complete information to the authorization team and assist
with authorizations as needed\
Communicate basic financial and insurance information to patients\
Support accurate preparation of Good Faith Estimates for self-pay
patients\
Ensure patient demographics, insurance details, and required
documentation are entered and maintained accurately
**Order Management, Documentation & Regulatory Support**
Scan and upload documents into the electronic health record to
support Medical Records\
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and
regulatory requirements\
Ensure complete patient information is available for scheduling,
billing, and clinical care
**Communication & Department Support**
Coordinate communication with external clinics, partner facilities,
and providers\
Support departmental initiatives, projects, and process
improvements\
Attend relevant meetings and maintain up-to-date knowledge on
workflow changes and imaging protocols\
Provide administrative support to assist operations across Radiology
and collaborating departments\
Perform other related duties as assigned
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Health Unit Coordinator, Imaging Scheduler, Administrative
Assistant, Outpatient Service Coordinator, or equivalent
education/experience\
Working knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA standards, and
electronic health record systems preferred\
Experience with insurance verification, scheduling, authorizations,
or patient access processes preferred
Full time, 40 hours per week, M-F
CVH is EOE
please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2470117
The Radiology Unit Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all
administrative activities that support diagnostic imaging. This role
manages scheduling, insurance benefit verification, authorization
preparation, order management, patient documentation, and communication
with internal and external partners. The coordinator ensures exams are
accurately scheduled, financially cleared, and supported with complete
clinical documentation. This role supports patient flow, and strengthens
revenue integrity across Radiology, Patient Access, Authorization, and
Medical Records.
**Essential Job Functions:**
- Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne
- Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at
- Reports to work on time and meets acceptable standard for
**Scheduling & Workflow Coordination**
- Coordinate and manage all Radiology scheduling\
protocols prior to scheduling\
Communicate with providers, clinics, and patients to support
accurate scheduling and reduce delays\
Track and monitor patient movement and exam status to support timely
workflow\
Assist with patient transport as needed
**Insurance Verification, Authorizations & Financial Support**
- Verify insurance benefits prior to scheduling to support accurate
Forward complete information to the authorization team and assist
with authorizations as needed\
Communicate basic financial and insurance information to patients\
Support accurate preparation of Good Faith Estimates for self-pay
patients\
Ensure patient demographics, insurance details, and required
documentation are entered and maintained accurately
**Order Management, Documentation & Regulatory Support**
- Process incoming referrals and orders; track, verify, and reconcile
Scan and upload documents into the electronic health record to
support Medical Records\
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and
regulatory requirements\
Ensure complete patient information is available for scheduling,
billing, and clinical care
**Communication & Department Support**
- Serve as a communication resource for Radiology regarding patient
Coordinate communication with external clinics, partner facilities,
and providers\
Support departmental initiatives, projects, and process
improvements\
Attend relevant meetings and maintain up-to-date knowledge on
workflow changes and imaging protocols\
Provide administrative support to assist operations across Radiology
and collaborating departments\
Perform other related duties as assigned
**Minimum Qualifications:**
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred\
Health Unit Coordinator, Imaging Scheduler, Administrative
Assistant, Outpatient Service Coordinator, or equivalent
education/experience\
Working knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA standards, and
electronic health record systems preferred\
Experience with insurance verification, scheduling, authorizations,
or patient access processes preferred
Full time, 40 hours per week, M-F
CVH is EOE