Radiology Scheduler / Tech Assistant II

The hiring establishment is a reputable medical imaging center located in Salinas, California, known for offering comprehensive radiology services that cover a wide range of diagnostic imaging modalities. This center focuses on delivering quality patient care while utilizing advanced imaging technology such as PET/CT, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Angiography, and X-ray. As a critical healthcare provider in the community, the center emphasizes accuracy, efficient patient scheduling, and compliance with healthcare regulations to ensure optimal service delivery. The facility values professionalism, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach in all its operations.

This particular role, Radiology Scheduler / Tech Assistant II, is a temporary position with a duration from April 27, 2026, to July 26, 2026, based in Salinas, CA. The manager is seeking an experienced scheduler with 2 to 4 years of recent scheduling experience specifically related to radiology departments involving PET/CT, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Angio, and X-ray. The ideal candidate should also have recent experience, preferably within the last 6 to 12 months, working with the Epic electronic health record system, which is strongly preferred.

The Radiology Scheduler / Tech Assistant II plays a pivotal role in supporting imaging operations by coordinating patient scheduling and assisting with patient care duties under direct supervision. The responsibilities include scheduling imaging exams across multiple modalities, coordinating interventional procedures with radiologists and nursing staff, verifying authorizations, physician orders, CPT codes, and insurance information, including verifying medical necessity for Medicare patients. This position also involves performing clerical duties such as preparing charts and documentation, entering exam data into IT systems like ITS and Meditech, scanning and maintaining records, filing imaging records, and managing legal documentation.

Patient interaction is an essential part of the role where the scheduler must interview and pre-register patients, explain procedures and preparation instructions, obtain required consents and insurance documentation, and communicate effectively with diabetic PET/CT patients prior to appointments. Additionally, the position requires assisting technologists by supporting patient flow, helping with patient transport and positioning, and ensuring a friendly and professional communication environment.

The role demands excellent multitasking abilities in a fast-paced healthcare setting while maintaining patient confidentiality and compliance with Medicare Secondary Payer guidelines and the Three-Day Rule. The Radiology Scheduler / Tech Assistant II is expected to deliver age-appropriate care across diverse patient populations while demonstrating a strong knowledge of medical scheduling workflows, CPT and ICD-9 coding, PACS systems, medical terminology, and superior communication skills.

This job offers a unique opportunity to work within an advanced medical imaging team, contributing to high-quality patient care and efficient radiological operations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, compassionate, and able to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, ensuring that patients receive timely and well-coordinated imaging services throughout their diagnostic process.