Patient Access & Scheduling Specialist

UC Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange, CA seeks an energetic receptionist to be the first point of contact in ambulatory clinics. You will perform general clerical duties, enter patient data into the registration system, and verify insurance coverage.

You will schedule, confirm, and cancel appointments, and work with a team across the health system, adapting to variable shifts including weekends and holidays. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience handling patient data and insurance verification.
• Proficient with office equipment and multi-line phones.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Phone system

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Weekend availability

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

UCI Health in Orange, CA seeks an energetic receptionist to be the first point of contact in ambulatory clinics. You will perform general clerical duties, enter patient data into the registration system, and verify insurance coverage.

You will schedule, confirm, and cancel appointments, and work with a team across the health system, adapting to variable shifts including weekends and holidays. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.