Transplant Administrative Specialist

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to plan and coordinate administrative functions for the post kidney and liver transplant practice. You will register patients, schedule clinic and procedure appointments, manage authorizations and billing and verify insurance eligibility.

The role also involves maintaining the Transplant Database, coordinating complex calendars, triaging calls, and preparing clinic notes for physicians and medical

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year administrative experience in a large, complex healthcare system or relevant experience.
• Experience performing technical, specialized, complex office administrative work requiring the use of independent judgment.
• Advanced skill in MS Office: ability to efficiently draft correspondence in Word, create reports in Excel and develop professional PowerPoint presentations and conduct complex calendaring in Outlook.
• Requires excellent ability to multitask with demanding timeframes.
• Expert knowledge of medical center processes, protocols and procedures.
• Advanced political acumen and sensitivities to the differing perspectives and political circumstances within all levels of the Health System and external constituencies.
• Advanced analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Advanced service orientation and attention to detail
• Excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
• Mid-to large size project management skills.
• Excellent skills in collaboration, advising and counseling skills.
• Ability to use a high level of discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and coordinate clinic and procedure appointments, authorizations, and billing and insurance eligibility and verification.
• Serve as an administrative lead and key resource for patients, physicians, staff and care managers.
• Maintain and monitor the Transplant Database and manage complex calendars for meetings and appointments.
• Answer and triage incoming calls and prepare clinic notes for referring physicians and medical records.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, administrators, and external agencies such as insurers and community medical groups.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Project management

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to plan and coordinate administrative functions for the post kidney and liver transplant practice. You will register patients, schedule clinic and procedure appointments, manage authorizations and billing and verify insurance eligibility.

The role also involves maintaining the Transplant Database, coordinating complex calendars, triaging calls, and preparing clinic notes for physicians and medical