Patient Coordinator

Company: Akumin
Location: Norton
Posted on: May 16, 2023

Job Description:

**About Us**
**Welcome to Akumin!** As a leading provider of radiology and oncology services in the United States, we are dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of patients through the use of advanced technology and expert clinical and operational knowledge. Our network of owned and operated imaging locations offers a range of outpatient diagnostic procedures, including MRI, CT, PET, and more. In addition, we provide a full suite of diagnostic imaging and cancer care services, including radiation therapy, to over 1,000 hospitals and health systems across 48 states. Our goal is to make healthcare more efficient and effective for both patients and providers. Thank you for considering a career with us!
**Benefits Offered Depending on Eligibility:**
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision
Savings and Spending Accounts: HSA & FSA
Company Paid Life Insurance, AD&D and Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance and AD&D
Employee Assistant Program
Retirement Plan and Company Match
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, & Holiday
Additional Voluntary Benefits!
**Job Responsibilities**
**We are looking to bring on a PRN (Per Diem) Patient Coordinator to work 2-5 times a month.**
The **Patient Coordinator** is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to greet and screen patients. Transports patients to and from scanner for procedure. Ensures paperwork and films are prepared and organized. Ensures patients have a clear understanding of when to expect exam reporting and provides patient with contact information in the event that they may have questions.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
+ Greets, screens, and safely transports patients to the scan control room and returns them when done.
+ Performs and/or aides patient transfer on/off the table, ensures patient comfort, as directed. Assists in administering preliminary and post exam instruction and answering non-medical related questions.
+ Enters accurate patient, physician, and exam information into the Alliance PLE system as well as customer MIS systems when required.
+ Assists technologist with paperwork as directed and then sorts and prepares patient package of films and paperwork for technologist review before submitting to customer.
+ Orders supplies, cleans unit, assist in preparing for transport on a daily basis.
**Position Requirements**
+ High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
+ CPR Certification required.
+ As applicable, valid state driver's license required.
+ Ability to work at several locations required.
+ Strong customer service skills.
+ Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
+ Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
+ Local travel may be required.
+ The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
+ All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be requiredto successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.
**Residents living in CA, WA, Jersey City, NJ, NY, and CO clickhere (https://alliancehealthcareservices.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=1130018&hashed=1788471508) to view pay range information.**
The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit. The employee may be exposed to a strong magnetic field or radioactive material. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
More than 50% of the time:
+ Sit, stand, walk.
+ Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
+ See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
Less than 50% of the time:
+ Stoop, kneel or crawl.
+ Climb and balance.
+ Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).
Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
**Job Locations** _US-MA-Brockton - US-MA-Easton - US-MA-Norton_
**ID** _2023-22685_
**Category** _Healthcare - Medical Assistant_
**Position Type** _PRN_

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