Surgical Admissions Coordinator

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health seeks a patient access specialist to obtain authorizations, verify funding for procedures, and schedule patients for surgery. The role requires strong registration experience, insurance comprehension, and exceptional communication.

Responsibilities include resolving patient inquiries, coordinating with surgical teams, and ensuring accurate documentation across the health system.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent experience registering patients in a hospital or clinic, or working as a Medical Assistant or in medical billing.
• General knowledge of ICD9 and CPT codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated experience using MS Office.
• Ability to travel to off-site physician practices.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Ability to interpret and understand various medical insurance plans and make accurate determinations regarding coverage.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Obtain necessary authorizations and verify patient has funding to cover services.
• Schedule patients for surgery and coordinate with surgical teams.
• Respond to patient inquiries and resolve issues related to scheduling and coverage.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication with patients and providers.

Skills

Registration systems

Medical terminology

Customer service

MS Office

Communication in English

Teamwork

Hospital registration experience

Scheduling appointments

Insurance coverage knowledge

Weekend/holiday availability

Travel to off-site practices

Tools

Epic

Job description

University of California, Irvine Health seeks a patient access specialist to obtain authorizations, verify funding for procedures, and schedule patients for surgery. The role requires strong registration experience, insurance comprehension, and exceptional communication.

Responsibilities include resolving patient inquiries, coordinating with surgical teams, and ensuring accurate documentation across the health system.