Senior Medical Admissions & Scheduling Specialist

UC Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Registration Specialist to support pre-operative workflow. You will confirm funding sources, obtain necessary authorizations, and schedule patients for surgery, ensuring smooth patient experiences.

The role requires experience with hospital registration systems, strong medical terminology knowledge, and excellent English communication. Travel to off-site practices may be required, with opportunities in a dynamic academic health system.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience registering patients in a hospital or clinic.
• Knowledge of ICD9 and CPT codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to travel to off-site physician practices.
• Experience with medical billing or patient registration.

Responsibilities

• Obtain authorizations and verify funding sources for services.
• Schedule patients for surgery and coordinate with physicians.
• Respond to patient inquiries and resolve issues.
• Maintain clear documentation and coordinate with care teams.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

English communication

Registration coordination

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Epic

MS Office

Electronic medical record

Registration software

Job description

UCI Health is seeking a Registration Specialist to support pre-operative workflow. You will confirm funding sources, obtain necessary authorizations, and schedule patients for surgery, ensuring smooth patient experiences.

The role requires experience with hospital registration systems, strong medical terminology knowledge, and excellent English communication. Travel to off-site practices may be required, with opportunities in a dynamic academic health system.