"Admitting Worker - GHEI Orange - Ophth Clinic - FT Days"

Position Summary

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.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be able to work weekends/holidays
• Demonstrated experience using office equipment such as a printer, copier, fax, scanner
• Demonstrated experience using multi-line telephone system
• Demonstrated experience using a computer, including data entry and retrieval
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary
• Ability to make simple calculations and perform simple math
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Ability to effectively read, write and speak English

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated knowledge of insurance programs and/or government programs
• Demonstrated experience working with TDS, Signature, IDX
• Demonstrated experience working in registration, scheduling and/or authorization process
• Demonstrated experience working in a hospital or medical office setting
• Bilingual skill in Spanish or Vietnamese or Chinese

Total Compensation

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.

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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, Employment Misconduct, Legal Right to Work in the United States, Vaccination Policies, Smoking and Tobacco Policy, Drug Free Environment.