Patient Admissions & Scheduling Specialist

University of California - Irvine Health; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking a patient access coordinator responsible for registering patients, obtaining authorizations, and verifying funding to cover services. The role includes scheduling surgeries and responding to patient inquiries to resolve issues in a busy academic health system.

The ideal candidate will have experience with patient registration and scheduling systems, knowledge of medical terminology, strong English communication skills, and the ability to work a

Qualifications

• Experience with computer registration and registration scheduling systems.
• General understanding of medical terminology.
• Customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Ability to travel to off-site physician practices.
• Experience registering patients in hospital/clinic settings; medical billing or MA experience.
• Knowledge of ICD9 and CPT codes.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and obtain necessary authorizations.
• Verify patient funding sources and schedule surgery.
• Respond to patient inquiries and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate patient records and insurance information.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams.

Skills

Registration system usage

Medical terminology

Customer service

Offsite travel

MS Office

Tools

Epic

Job description

University of California - Irvine Health is seeking a patient access coordinator responsible for registering patients, obtaining authorizations, and verifying funding to cover services. The role includes scheduling surgeries and responding to patient inquiries to resolve issues in a busy academic health system.

The ideal candidate will have experience with patient registration and scheduling systems, knowledge of medical terminology, strong English communication skills, and the ability to work a