DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Clinic Manager, the Call Center Specialist is the first point of contact for patients scheduling appointments. Performs and coordinates call center patient duties (to include, but not limited to): answering high volume of calls, scheduling appointments, registration, authorizations and referrals. Serves as a resource for patients, physicians, staff, and ambulatory care service managers. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years previous related experience in a large complex healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of third party payors including federal, state, and private health plans.
• Strong problem-solving ability by using good judgment and applying these skills to assist customers and ensure customers' expectations are met.
• Demonstrated computer skills and be able to work between multiple systems during calls.
• Ability to work in an interactive environment and possess excellent customer service skills both in person and over the phone.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to set priorities, handle deadlines and manage conflicting demands with limited supervision.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with demonstrated experience applying good judgment and discretion.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EPIC, ORSOS, PCIS, and IDX experience.
• Experience working in a pain clinic.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Floats to other sites to provide coverage as needed.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
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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