Ambulatory Registration & Front Desk Specialist

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in California is seeking a front-desk receptionist for ambulatory clinics to serve as the first contact for patients, perform general clerical and registration duties, and verify insurance.

You will schedule, confirm, and cancel appointments, supporting a team dedicated to patient care. Candidates should have strong communication, data entry, and multitasking abilities to thrive in a busy health system.

This role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in a clinical or office setting.
• Proficient data entry and basic computer skills (MS Office).
• Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system and manage front-desk tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for patients in ambulatory clinics.
• Enter patient data into registration system and verify insurance coverage.
• Schedule, confirm, and cancel patient appointments.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Telephone skills

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office equipment (printer, copier, fax, scanner)

Job description

UCI Health in California is seeking a front-desk receptionist for ambulatory clinics to serve as the first contact for patients, perform general clerical and registration duties, and verify insurance.

You will schedule, confirm, and cancel appointments, supporting a team dedicated to patient care. Candidates should have strong communication, data entry, and multitasking abilities to thrive in a busy health system.

This role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.