Access to Care Advisor Radiology - UPMC Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny Location: Aut Even Hospital Job type: Permanent Overview of role: The Access to Care advisor is responsible for the smooth running of all patients attending theradiology department for any of the following modalities: CT, Xray, MRI and US as applicable.
The Access to Care advisor works closely with the clinical team and medical secretaries to ensure the smooth running of the Radiology reception Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Be responsible for admitting all patients in Radiology Have knowledge of multiple systems and be able to manage a busy workload Be responsible for cash handling and end-of-day balancing Have excellent attention to detail and ensure Insurance forms are signed by each patient via Claimsure where applicable Work closely with Claims team to follow up with any claim forms not signed by patient on day of admission by posting out insurance form to patient and processing on Claimsure once received.
Manage both internal and external post received daily Manage phone lines, voicemails Manage Radiology shared mailbox Monitor AGFA (RIS) for any referrals that cannot be vetted due to missing information, follow up with GP surgery and ask for information to be sent in to allow vetting completion Schedule upcoming weekly Xray clinics, follow up with medical secretaries ahead of clinics to ensure you receive the information in a timely manner to allow for clinic to be booked Monitor stock levels in Radiology reception and submit stationary order when needed Manage referrals received via Healthlink, email and post.
Upload all referrals and submit them to be vetted To liaise with and maintain an excellent working relationship with other members of the hospital multi-disciplinary team ensuring a high level of patient service is maintained.
Work as part of a team by supporting each other, sharing workload and covering each other during periods of absence.
To perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time by the manager or nominee.
To carry out any training duties as necessary for relief staff / work experience staff for holiday cover Qualifications & Experience: Experience: Strong background in MS Office (Excel, Power Point etc.) Be able to work to strict deadlines Personal Competencies: A flexible approach to work is required to undertake the duties and responsibilities of this role, participating in cross-departmental, and cross organizational groups and teams.
Salary: €29,326.92 - €44,113.46 per annum based on a 37.5 hour work week This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility.
As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.
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At UPMC we provide a total rewards programthat is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunitiesfor all our colleagues.
Benefits -Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
Critical Illness coverfor all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition - Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance - Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
Flexibleworking opportunities to support you to work around external familycommitments.
Developmentand Career Opportunities - Opportunities for each employee to reachtheir career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medicalcentre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health throughclinical and technological innovation, research and expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care acrosscontinents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operatednetwork of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia.
UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialtyservices of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others tomore people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since2006.
UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny.
Outpatient care is available atthe UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapylocations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo.
UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network.
UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
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