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UCI Health is Hiring a Principal Admitting Worker - GHEI - Opth Clinic - F/T Days Near Irvine, CA
Updated: Jun 10, 2024 Location: Irvine Job TypeDepartment: GHEI Irvine - Opth Clinic UC Title: ADMITTING WORKER PRNPosition Number: 40320461 Reports to: Patient Access Services Supv 1 Working Title: Principal Admitting Worker Cost Center: GHEI Irvine - Opth Clinic (427602) Bargaining Unit: AFSCME FLSA: Nonexempt Date Created: 2/27/2024 Job Code: 009031 Hours: 40 Shift: Not Applicable FTE: 1 Position SummaryIncumbent performs all tasks necessary to obtain necessary authorizations, verify the patient has a source of funding to cover services, and schedule patients for surgery. Responds to patient inquiries and resolves any identified issues. The essential functions listed below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, not does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position. Total CompensationIn 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 (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits). Salary RangeHourly RateMinimum $25.40 Midpoint $28.49 Maximum $31.57 Required QualificationsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System Demonstrated experience using MS Office Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings Previous experience with computer registration and registration scheduling system Ability to interpret and understand various medical insurance plans and make accurate determinations regarding coverage General knowledge of ICD9 and CPT codes Must be able to travel to off site physician practices Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Must demonstrate general understanding of medical terminology Minimum one (1) year recent experience (within past two (2) years) registering patients in a hospital or clinic, working as a Medical Assistant, or working in medical billing Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated experience with authorization process and surgical scheduling Bilingual in English and Spanish Familiarity of Joint Commission standards Experience with Epic Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms Conditions Of EmploymentThe 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 StatementThe University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination 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 UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Share: mail Apply for this Job