IR Clinic Call Center Specialist Per Diem - 131744 - UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA 92037
About the Job
#131744 IR Clinic Call Center Specialist Per Diem
Filing Deadline: Mon 9/30/2024UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, the incumbent is responsible for customer service, registration, appointment scheduling, and insurance verification in a busy, patient-focused contact center. Typical duties include answering multi-line incoming customer calls, completing online registration, scheduling appointments, securing authorization for scheduled services, scanning incoming medical records, obtaining outside records, data entry and template management. Responsibilities emphasize exemplary customer service and exceptional quality.
Completes registration for new or established patients in a timely and accurate manner and adheres to the established registration and scheduling protocols and standards. Ensures that patients have secured authorization and referrals when scheduling appointments. Interviews patients via telephone to obtain demographic and financial information necessary to secure patient accounts. Verifies insurance eligibility for outpatient services on all Third-Party Payers by utilizing various automated eligibility systems. Operates Epic system to gain and input information; in addition, responsible for clearly and effectively relaying medical messages to patient/clinic staff. Advises patients of clinic deposit requirements based upon UCSD Medical Group Financial Policy. Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Three (3) years of related call center and front desk experience in a large complex healthcare setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous experience in a call center and/or customer service environment.
- Epic Cadence scheduling experience or similar function.
- Knowledge of third-party payors including federal, state and private health plans.
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Proven ability to handle multi-line incoming customer calls, schedule appointments, and perform online registration.
- Must have excellent customer service skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Data entry experience
- Bilingual English/Spanish
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Must be able to work overtime as required.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $68,883 - $68,883 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $32.99 - $32.99
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
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