What are the responsibilities and job description for the Call Center Specialist - 120821 position at UC San Diego?
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#120821 Call Center Specialist
Filing Deadline: Tue 1/10/2023UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 12/29/2022 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 01/10/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Placement within the salary range is determined by internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
DESCRIPTION
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process incoming faxes in a timely manner, meeting completion target goals of processed within 2 days.
- Referrals or Orders received via the fax server are transcribed in Epic.
- Maintain current with Epic inbox messages.
- Be able to assist the call centers as needed.
- Alert management when fax servers assigned have faxes that are greater than 2 days old.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three (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.
Demonstrates problem-solving ability. Ability to work under pressure
Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is accountable, and requires minimal direction and supervision.
Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, and accountability.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One (1) year of EPIC & Cadence experience, or equivalent system.
- Bilingual: English /Spanish.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- 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.
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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Salary : $25 - $31
