Admitting Coordinator - Surgery Scheduling Authorization

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Irvine is seeking a patient access and scheduling professional to obtain authorizations, verify funding sources, and schedule surgeries. The role responds to patient inquiries and resolves issues; essential functions include navigating registration systems and insurance coverage, while maintaining patient relations.

The candidate will work in a fast-paced health system, require English proficiency, familiarity with medical terminology, and experience with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with computer registration and registration scheduling system.
• General understanding of medical terminology.
• Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Must be able to travel to off site physician practices.
• Minimum one year recent experience registering patients in a hospital or clinic, working as a Medical Assistant, or working in medical billing.
• General knowledge of ICD9 and CPT codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated experience using MS Office.

Skills

Registration systems

Medical terminology

Customer service

MS Office

English communication

Work hours flexibility

Insurance coverage interpretation

Interpersonal relationships

Tools

Epic

Job description

UCI Health in Irvine is seeking a patient access and scheduling professional to obtain authorizations, verify funding sources, and schedule surgeries. The role responds to patient inquiries and resolves issues; essential functions include navigating registration systems and insurance coverage, while maintaining patient relations.

The candidate will work in a fast-paced health system, require English proficiency, familiarity with medical terminology, and experience with MS Office.