Patient Access & Care Coordination Specialist

UCLA Health; California; On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a patient and physician support specialist for its Virtual Immediate Care team in California. The role focuses on acting as a liaison between patients and physicians, guiding patients through accessing health services, and ensuring insurance verification is completed accurately.

The incumbent will facilitate referrals to appropriate resources, coordinate with referring physicians, and conduct follow-up communications using EPIC/Care Connect to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

• Direct support to physicians and patients.
• Liaison between patients and physicians.
• Assist patients in accessing services within the health system.
• Complete insurance verification.
• Facilitate communication with referring physicians and process referrals.
• Provide follow-up via telephone using EPIC/Care Connect.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison for patients and physicians.
• Assist patients in accessing services within the health system.
• Complete insurance verification.
• Coordinate referrals with treating providers.
• Provide follow-up and communication via phone and EPIC/Care Connect.

Skills

Insurance verification

Care coordination

Patient liaison

Physician liaison

Tools

EPIC

Care Connect

Job description

UCLA Health is seeking a patient and physician support specialist for its Virtual Immediate Care team in California. The role focuses on acting as a liaison between patients and physicians, guiding patients through accessing health services, and ensuring insurance verification is completed accurately.

The incumbent will facilitate referrals to appropriate resources, coordinate with referring physicians, and conduct follow-up communications using EPIC/Care Connect to ensure continuity of care