Patient Access & Surgical Scheduling Specialist

University-of-California,-Irvin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking aPatient Registration Specialist to register patients, verify funding, obtain authorizations, and schedule surgeries. The role requires strong customer service and knowledge of medical terminology, with the ability to work across teams.

The successful candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience in hospital or clinic registration, excellent English communication, and familiarity with Epic and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in registering patients in a hospital or clinic is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to interpret and understand medical insurance plans and coverages.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and obtain necessary authorizations.
• Verify funding source and schedule patients for surgery.
• Respond to patient inquiries and resolve issues.

Skills

MS Office

Customer service

Medical terminology

Registration system

English communication

Scheduling for surgeries

Team collaboration

Tools

Epic

Job description

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking aPatient Registration Specialist to register patients, verify funding, obtain authorizations, and schedule surgeries. The role requires strong customer service and knowledge of medical terminology, with the ability to work across teams.

The successful candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience in hospital or clinic registration, excellent English communication, and familiarity with Epic and MS Office.