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 the radiology 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:
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Be responsible for admitting all patients in Radiology
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Have knowledge of multiple systems and be able to manage a busy workload
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Be responsible for cash handling and end-of-day balancing
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Have excellent attention to detail and ensure Insurance forms are signed by each patient via Claimsure where applicable
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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.
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Manage both internal and external post received daily
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Manage phone lines, voicemails
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Manage Radiology shared mailbox
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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
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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
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Monitor stock levels in Radiology reception and submit stationary order when needed
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Manage referrals received via Healthlink, email and post. Upload all referrals and submit them to be vetted
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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.
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Work as part of a team by supporting each other, sharing workload and covering each other during periods of absence.
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To perform such other duties appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time by the manager or nominee.
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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, PowerPoint 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for 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 cover for 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. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. 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 at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations 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.
