Surgical Admissions & Scheduling Specialist

University of California, Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in California is seeking a detail-oriented patient access specialist to obtain authorizations, verify funding sources, and schedule surgery. You will respond to patient inquiries and resolve issues, ensuring smooth workflows across the admissions process.

The role requires experience with hospital registration systems, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong English communication. Travel to off-site physician practices may be required; weekend/evening shifts could apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with computer registration and scheduling systems.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to travel to off-site physician practices.

Responsibilities

• Obtain authorizations and verify funding for services.
• Schedule patients for surgery and respond to inquiries.
• Coordinate with off-site physician practices.

Skills

Registration system

Customer service

Medical terminology

English communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Scheduling

Office communication

Tools

Epic

Job description

UCI Health in California is seeking a detail-oriented patient access specialist to obtain authorizations, verify funding sources, and schedule surgery. You will respond to patient inquiries and resolve issues, ensuring smooth workflows across the admissions process.

The role requires experience with hospital registration systems, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong English communication. Travel to off-site physician practices may be required; weekend/evening shifts could apply.