Per Diem Ambulatory Care Coordinator – Flexible Travel

University of California - Los Angeles Health; California; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a flexible, proactive per diem administrator to support ambulatory clinics. You will help manage patient flow from registration to discharge, handle prior authorizations, and assist with surgery scheduling.

The role requires travel to UCLA Health locations across Southern California and a minimum of two shifts (16 hours) weekly, Monday through Friday. Availability must be provided one month in advance, with some weekend work expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to various UCLA Health locations.
• Availability to work various days/shifts and occasional weekends.
• Must provide availability at least one month in advance with 2 shifts-16 hours per week including one weekend per month.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of major medical insurance plans and types of coverage provided.
• Skill in setting priorities reflecting job importance.
• Ability to establish productive relationships with Faculty, Staff, Administration, and patients.
• Skill in verbal communications to convey complex problems clearly.
• Ability to interact diplomatically with patients of varying health.
• Ability to integrate competing demands into a productive environment.
• Skill in using Word, Excel, and Email; experience with a database program.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and patient care support to ambulatory practices.
• Coordinate patient flow from registration to discharge.
• Process prior authorizations and Surgery Scheduling tasks.
• Travel to UCLA Health locations across Southern California as needed.

Skills

Travel to sites

Flexible schedule

Medical terminology

Insurance knowledge

Prioritization

Verbal communication

Diplomacy

Time management

PC skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Database

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a flexible, proactive per diem administrator to support ambulatory clinics. You will help manage patient flow from registration to discharge, handle prior authorizations, and assist with surgery scheduling.

The role requires travel to UCLA Health locations across Southern California and a minimum of two shifts (16 hours) weekly, Monday through Friday. Availability must be provided one month in advance, with some weekend work expected.