Assistant II- Kidney Acquisition- FT, Day Shift

University-of-California,-Irvin; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County is seeking an administrative professional to manage transplant clinic scheduling and the processing of patient information and records. You will coordinate with Transplant Coordinators and provide front-desk reception coverage.

Proficiency with MS Office, familiarity with medical terminology, and strong organizational skills are essential for delivering accurate, timely service in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of administrative office experience.
• MS Office Word and Excel proficiency.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks.
• Clear written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to maintain composure under workload pressure.

Responsibilities

• Schedule patient clinic appointments for transplant and coordinate all required information and records.
• Facilitate communication between Transplant Coordinators and patients.
• Provide front-desk reception coverage for the department.

Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Administrative office experience

Medical terminology

Organizational skills

English communication

Ability to work under stress

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

Incumbent is primarily responsible for scheduling patient clinic appointments for transplant and coordinating all the necessary information, documentation, and record keeping required for this process. Will also facilitate communication between Transplant Coordinators and patients. Provides reception coverage for the department.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MS Office products including Word and Excel
• Minimum two years prior administrative office experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to effectively communicate in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to appropriately deal with stressful situations and individuals while remaining calm and professional

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of healthcare insurance procedures
• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization