Call Center Specialist - 132921
Job Description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/25/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/5/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This position will possibly work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Kearny Mesa and remote.
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, and securing authorization for scheduled services.
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 QUALIFICATIONSThree (3) years of related call center and front desk experience in a large complexhealthcare 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.
Proven ability to handle multi-line incoming customer calls, schedule appointments, and perform online registration.
Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Bilingual English /Spanish.
- Medical Assistant experience.
- Data entry 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.
- This position will be onsite.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $54,664 - $67,944 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $26.18 - $32.54
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).
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
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