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UCI Health

Principal Admitting Worker- ED Registration - Orange - PT Days

UCI Health, Orange, California, United States, 92613

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Overview UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. It is the only academic health system based in Orange County, comprising the main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed acute care hospital in Orange, four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties, and ambulatory care centers across the region. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County. For more information, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Position Summary Incumbent performs the essential functions of the Emergency Department Registration, which can include: pre-admission, financial counseling, insurance notification, verification and authorization, management of unscheduled admissions in acute care or mental health admissions, NICU transfers and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Perform emergency department registration duties including pre-admission activities, financial counseling, insurance notification, verification and authorization.

Manage unscheduled admissions in acute care or mental health admissions and NICU transfers as assigned.

Carry out other duties as assigned related to patient registration and admission processes.

Required Qualifications

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.

General understanding of medical terminology.

Customer service skills appropriate to the job.

Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of Government and Commercial Insurance Plans.

Experience with registration and/or billing computer software programs.

Experience in a hospital or medical office setting.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Managed Care plans.

Demonstrated experience with referral authorization process.

Demonstrated ability to utilize payer and government websites to access and interpret health plan benefit packages and make determinations.

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the health system.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.

Experience with computer software programs such as Quest, InVision and EPIC.

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Ability to ensure proper billing or financial procedures for patients.

Compensation and Benefits Total compensation: We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI more rewarding, including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and discounts and perks. Please review the links provided by the employer to learn more about compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. 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.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: The final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment must disclose if they have had certain misconduct findings or ongoing investigations within the last seven years.

Additional conditions may apply depending on business unit or job requirements.

california Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and E-Verify requirements may apply; details at the provided policy page.

Closing Statement: UCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. UCI is committed to a diverse workforce and inclusive environment. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Work Authorization Consideration for work authorization sponsorship; must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Job Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Administrative

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Note For more information or to apply, please refer to the official job posting channels. This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Admitting/Registration role as listed by UCI Health.

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