Patient Access Liaison - Radiation Oncology - TP141411

UC San Diego/UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Training opportunities

Job summary

The University of California San Diego Temporary Employment Services is seeking a Patient Access Liaison to support the Radiation Oncology team on-site in La Jolla. The role includes scheduling, insurance verification, record collection, and triage for all referrals.

Duration is 3–6 months; schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00a–4:30p. Compensation ranges from $32.75 to $36.14 per hour with mid-level benefits such as medical plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Six years healthcare, clinical, or administrative experience or education/training.
• Familiarity with clinic medical billing, coding, and documentation.
• Strong communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of clinic operations, policies, and compliance.
• Ability to manage time, priorities, and deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel and data reporting.
• Data analysis, research, and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Handles scheduling and preparation for referrals to Radiation Oncology.
• Performs insurance verification and collects records for scheduling.
• Maintains databases for reporting and scheduling; mentors team members.

Skills

Six years healthcare experience

Familiarity with clinic billing

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Word processing & spreadsheet skills

Data analysis & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare/administrative field

Tools

EPIC scheduling

Billing systems

Medical records systems

Job description

Payroll Title: AMBUL CARE ADMSTN CRD 2 CX

Department: TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Hiring Pay Scale: $32.75 - $36.14

Worksite: Hillcrest

Appointment Type: Temp

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: CX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday

#TP141411 Patient Access Liaison - Radiation Oncology

Filing Deadline: Sun 11/8/2026

Position available through UCSD Temporary Employment Services (TES). Employment through TES is an excellent way to gain valuable UCSD experience and get your foot in the door for career positions. TES employment includes medical coverage, paid vacation & sick time, paid holidays, as well as training and development opportunities!

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

UC San Diego Temporary Employment Services is hiring temporary a Patient Access Liaison to support the radiation oncology team.

Duration: This role is temporary and is anticipated to last 3-6 months.

Compensation: $32.75 - $36.14. Eligible for Mid-Level Benefits including medical plans, paid holidays, and vacation/sick leave.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00a - 4:30p

Location: 100% on-site in La Jolla.

DESCRIPTION

The Patient Access Liaison handles all scheduling and preparation including insurance verification, record collection and diagnosis triage for all referrals to Radiation Oncology, maintains data bases for reporting and scheduling/acts as mentor to others on team in department.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Six (6) years healthcare, clinical, or administrative experience/education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) or more years in healthcare, clinical, or administrative roles.

• Familiarity of clinic medical billing practices including coding, billing systems and documentation requirements. Knowledge of ambulatory care clinic practice management including patient care workflows and processes. Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology and clinical knowledge of clinic practice area.

• Working knowledge of medical center policies and procedures and related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.

• Strong communication skills; includes verbal, written and active listening. Ability to clearly and concisely communicate clinic rules and regulations.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with diverse staff and patients. Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships within clinical team.

• Proven organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks. Takes initiative. Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage several projects simultaneously, respond rapidly to conflicting priorities, and handle tasks with high degree of accuracy.

• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software. Skills in data management. Ability to use relevant healthcare and clinic operations information technology, including billing systems and medical record documentation.

• Data analysis, research, and reporting skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and proven success in scheduling in EPIC, clinic medical billing practices including coding, billing systems and documentation requirements.

• Knowledge of ambulatory care clinic practice management including patient care workflows and processes.

• Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology and clinical knowledge of clinic practice area.

• Three (3) years of related experience/training.

• Experience working in Radiation Oncology

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $68,382 - $99,598 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $32.75 - $47.70

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include 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).

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