Temporary Admitting Worker Positions - University of California, Irvine

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 Temporary Admitting Worker positions UCI's internal temporary staffing service. Positions can be located at:

UC Irvine Medical Center – Orange

Irvine - Campus

Costa Mesa

Newport Beach

Laguna Hills

Anaheim

Santa Ana

Tustin

Yorba Linda

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Interviewing and screening patients for admission to UCI medical facilities. 
• Insurance verification and pre-authorizations. 
• Maintaining medical records and patient demographics. 
• Patient scheduling and re-scheduling. 
• Answering patient phone calls; handling multi-line calls. 

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, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

$22.12/hour (within range of $22.12/hour - $24.39/hour). 

Required:

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

Preferred:

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

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
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

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

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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 (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.