Principal Admitting Worker - GHEI Orange Ophth Clinic - FT Days

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent 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.

Requirements

Previous experience with computer registration and registration scheduling system
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate general understanding of medical terminology
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Must be able to travel to off site physician practices
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
General knowledge of ICD9 and CPT codes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Demonstrated experience using MS Office
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to interpret and understand various medical insurance plans and make accurate determinations regarding coverage
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Familiarity of Joint Commission standards
Experience with Epic
Demonstrated experience with authorization process and surgical scheduling
Bilingual in English and Spanish