Candidates must have recent, some authorization experience in a specialty clinic setting (orthopedics, oncology, imaging, ENT, or other surgical specialties). Epic experience is required, and familiarity with APeX is a plus. Candidates should also have front and back office clinic experience, thrive in fast-paced environments, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and attention to detail. Estimated number of patients in clinic per day or calls per day if call center: 30-50
Key Responsibilities
- Manage front desk operations, including patient check-in and check-out
- Perform back-office tasks to support clinical workflows
- Coordinate provider schedules and assist with surgery scheduling
- Maintain accurate patient records in Epic/APeX
- Handle incoming calls and inquiries with professionalism
- Prepare and process documentation using Microsoft Office Suite
- Ensure compliance with clinic protocols and confidentiality standards
Required Qualifications
Education
- College degree with at least 6 months of experience, OR
- 2 years of healthcare administrative experience
Technical Skills
- Recent Epic/APeX experience (must be hands-on)
- Specialty clinic background, ideally orthopedics, oncology, imaging, ENT, or other surgical specialties
- High-volume scheduling experience across multiple providers
- Referrals, authorizations, and work queue management
- Experience in large health systems such as UCSF, Stanford, Sutter, PAMF, etc.
- Call center experience
Soft Skills
- Well-organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Epic/APeX and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment