Imaging Representative

Houston Methodist
Sugar Land, TX
At Houston Methodist, the Imaging Representative is responsible for performing routine administrative duties which include; patient check in/check out functions, telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, registration, and appointment scheduling to facilitate the patient visit experience. Responsible for ensuring physician orders and/or insurance authorization have been obtained. Other duties include responding to patient record requests and/or providing general operations assistance specific to the scope of the department.

FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
  • High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
  • One year of experience in a strong customer service environment
  • Experience in a healthcare related work environment preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Strong customer service, phone and scheduling skills
  • Basic computer skills in word processing applications and ability to utilize software systems such as the electronic medical record
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
  • Uses excellent communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, written) to provide the highest quality service during every patient, physician, guest, employee, or other encounter. Responds promptly to requests by staff, patients, physicians, and other members of the patient care team. Recognizes and responds appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
  • Communicates with departments throughout facility when barriers to the current schedule present. Provides appropriate notification of issues that may result in service delays or denials.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Maintains a safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors, contributing to patient, employee and physician satisfaction.
  • Performs patient check in/check out functions. Obtains and inputs accurate scheduling and registration data to initiate financial clearance activities as needed.
  • Responds to patient records requests per protocol; updates EMR as needed. Provides other administrative assistance as directed.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Serves as a liaison for the patient, medical staff, and visitors. Appropriately and in coordination with department protocols communicates to resolve patient and quality service matters. Keeps open channels of communication with physician, patient, and service areas regarding action taken and resolution.
  • Conveys patient information to others appropriately while complying with patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations. May assist clinical staff as per scope of treatment center.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Works with patient access staff to confirm insurance authorization has been obtained as needed. Educates patients and others about potential financial responsibilities as necessary.
  • Organizes time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and sets priorities. Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that will improve quality or service.
  • Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
  • Uniform: No
  • Scrubs: No
  • Business professional: Yes
  • Other (department approved): Yes
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
  • On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
  • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
  • High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
EXPERIENCE
  • One year of experience in a strong customer service environment
  • Experience in a healthcare related work environment preferred

Posted 2026-04-09

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