Incumbent serves as first point of contact for patients in the ambulatory clinics. Performs general clerical and reception duties. Enters patient data to the registration system and verifies insurance and/or third party coverage. Schedules, confirms, and cancels patient appointments. 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 Compensation
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Hourly Rate Minimum $20.85 Midpoint $23.36 Maximum $25.87
Required Qualifications:
Must be able to work weekends/holidays
Ability to effectively read, write and speak English
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience using a computer, including data entry and retrieval
Demonstrated experience using office equipment such as a printer, copier, fax, scanner
Demonstrated experience using multi-line telephone system
Ability to make simple calculations and perform simple math
Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience working with TDS, Signature, IDX
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
Demonstrated experience working in a hospital or medical office setting
Demonstrated knowledge of insurance programs and/or government programs
Demonstrated experience working in registration, scheduling and/or authorization process
Bilingual skill in Spanish or Vietnamese or Chinese
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.
The 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 eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI's unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities.