Temporary Admitting Worker Positions

UCI group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 29,992 - 42,716; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Access to discounts and perks

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking Temporary Employment Services (TES) staff for Admitting Worker assignments across multiple campus locations in Orange County.

The role involves interviewing patients for admission, arranging financials, verifying insurance, and maintaining medical records within UCI's hospital and clinic settings. Prior clerical and EMS experience preferred; EPIC EMR familiarity a plus. This is a temporary full-time opportunity with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Data entry experience.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMS) systems.
• Experience working in customer service environments.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• 1-3 years of general clerical experience or completion of vocational training in the medical front office field.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing patients for admission to UCI medical facilities.
• Making financial arrangements for hospital and clinic patients.
• Insurance verification and pre-authorizations.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Patient scheduling and re-scheduling.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

EMS systems

Customer service

English (reading/writing)

Clerical experience

EPIC EMR familiarity

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

This recruitment is for TemporaryFull-Time Admitting Worker positions through UCI's internal temporary staffing department.

Positions can be located at:

• UC Irvine - Campus
• UC Irvine Medical Center - Orange
• Costa Mesa
• Laguna Hills
• Newport Beach
• Santa Ana
• Anaheim
• Tustin
• Yorba Linda/Placentia
• Lakewood
• Los Alamitos

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Interviewing patients for admission to UCI medical facilities.
• Making financial arrangements for hospital and clinic patients.
• Insurance verification and pre-authorizations.
• Maintaining medical records.
• Patient scheduling and re-scheduling.

Qualifications

Required:

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Data entry experience.
• Experience using electronic medical records (EMS) systems.
• Experience working in customer service environments.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• 1-3 years of general clerical experience or completion of vocational training in the medical front office field.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a medical setting for one year or more.
• Experience with EPIC EMR system.
• Knowledge of healthcare insurances.
• Experience with billing.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include:

• medical insurance
• sick and vacation time
• retirement savings plans
• access to a number of discounts and perks

Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about ourcompensation practicesandbenefits.

Pay Rate: $26.39/hour

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT

This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements. Certain temporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver’s License for driving university vehicles.

The majority of our temporary positions are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• paid vacation
• holidays
• sick leave

PARKING INFORMATION

All visitors, staff, and students are required to purchase parking permits to park on UCI property. If you plan to commute to work via your personal vehicle, I encourage you to review the parking requirements of your work location and parking rates on the UC Irvine Parking and Transportation website

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].