UC San Diego
San Diego, California, United States
Front Desk / Call Center Specialist-Float Team - 118060
Job Description
As a federally-funded institution, UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free campus. New employees are subject to drug screening.
For the safety and well-being of the entire university community, the University of California requires, with few exceptions, that all students, faculty and staff be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus and influenza before they will be allowed on campus or in a facility or office. For more information visit: Flu Vaccine Mandate / COVID Vaccine Policy
Please note that this position is a part-time appointment
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08/05/2022 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 08/17/2022. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Under supervision, the Call Center Specialist is responsible for customer service, registration, appointment scheduling and insurance verification. Typical duties include answering multi-line incoming customer calls, completing online registration, scheduling appointments and securing authorization for scheduled services. Operate CRT to gain and input information. Other related duties as assigned.
Interviews patients via telephone to obtain demographic and financial information necessary to secure patient account. 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 patient of clinic deposit requirements based upon UCSD Medical Group Financial Policy. Other related duties as assigned, that could include ambulatory float assignments front desk and call center, COVID screening, drive through testing check in, lab labeling, testing support line, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThree (3) years of customer service experience.
Experience with registration, appointment scheduling & insurance verification.
Knowledge of third-party payors including federal, state and private health plans.
Proficient computer skills and be able to work between multiple systems during calls.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in an interactive environment and possess excellent customer service skills both in person and over phone.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, handle deadlines and manage conflicting demands with limited supervision.
Proven problem solving ability by using good judgment by applying these skills to assist customers and ensure customers' expectations are met.
- One (1) year of EPIC & Cadence experience, or equivalent system.
- Call Center experience.
- Medical Assisting Experience.
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
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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UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.