Front Desk Coordinator - Per Diem - Cardiology - 141160

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego Health Cardiology is seeking a Front Desk Coordinator (Per Diem) to handle patient reception, registration, appointment scheduling and insurance verification. The role requires strong communication, multitasking across systems, and a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities include answering multi-line calls, updating registrations, coordinating appointments, and obtaining necessary authorizations while delivering compassionate service in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of related call center and front desk experience in a large complex healthcare setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of third-party payors including federal, state and private health plans.
• Experience updating Registration.
• Possess problem solving ability by using good judgment and applying these skills to assist customers and ensure customer expectations are met.
• Demonstrated computer skills and be able to work between multiple systems during calls.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision; a person who is open to new ideas; and a creative and flexible.

Responsibilities

• The Front Desk Coordinator is responsible for customer service, registration, appointment scheduling and insurance verification.
• Typical duties include answering multi-line incoming customer calls, completing online registration, scheduling appointments and securing authorization for scheduled services.
• Operate CRT to gain and input information.

Skills

Call center experience

Insurance knowledge

Registration updates

Problem solving

Computer skills

Customer service

Communication

Self-motivation

Job description

#141160 Front Desk Coordinator - Per Diem - Cardiology

Filing Deadline: Mon 9/28/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

DESCRIPTION

The Front Desk Coordinator is responsible for customer service, registration, appointment scheduling and insurance verification. Typical duties include answering multi-line incoming customer calls, completing online registration, scheduling appointments and securing authorization for scheduled services. Operate CRT to gain and input information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of related call center and front desk experience in a large complex healthcare setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of third-party payors including federal, state and private health plans.

• Experience updating Registration.

• Possess problem solving ability by using good judgment and applying these skills to assist customers and ensure customer expectations are met.

• Demonstrated computer skills and be able to work between multiple systems during calls.

• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

• Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision; a person who is open to new ideas; and a creative and flexible.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ambulatory experience.
• Cardiac Clinic experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be able to float between clinics, SCVC and Hillcrest and main Call Center at Lightwave.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $76,692 - $76,692 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $36.73 - $36.73

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role includes experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace