UC San Diego
Cochlear Implant Program Coordinator Lead - 137579
UC San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Cochlear Implant Program Coordinator Lead
Job #137579
Location: Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion, 9400 Campus Point Drive, San Diego, CA 92037, United States
Filing Deadline Fri 12/26/2025
Overview The Lead CI Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the clinical and operational functions of the Cochlear Implant (CI) program within the Head & Neck Surgery and Audiology clinic. This role involves administrative team members, working closely with Otology physicians, Audiologists, and other clinical staff, as well as ensuring efficient coordination with surgery teams and CI vendors. The Lead CI Coordinator will also be pivotal in developing, implementing, and improving workflow processes for CI patient care, ensuring high‑quality, patient‑centered service at every stage of the treatment process.
Qualifications
Four (4) years of relevant experience. Previous ambulatory care experience with skill and extensive knowledge of practices in Ambulatory setting.
Experience in an administrative lead role and front office administration.
Experience in referrals and following specific scheduling protocols.
Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize work and lead team members. High level customer service and teamwork.
Extensive knowledge of medical insurance, authorization and referral processes as well as institutional contract matrix and institutional processes.
Knowledge of computer programs to include Excel, PowerPoint, Graphs, Word, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in private practice setting.
Knowledge of Epic and Microsoft highly desired.
Experience with media manager software/Epic and medical manager software.
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.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $66,169 - $82,309 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $31.69 - $39.42
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Additional Requirements Compliance with UC San Diego’s Policy on Vaccination Programs.
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 Commitment 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 dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct include:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
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Location: Koman Family Outpatient Pavilion, 9400 Campus Point Drive, San Diego, CA 92037, United States
Filing Deadline Fri 12/26/2025
Overview The Lead CI Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the clinical and operational functions of the Cochlear Implant (CI) program within the Head & Neck Surgery and Audiology clinic. This role involves administrative team members, working closely with Otology physicians, Audiologists, and other clinical staff, as well as ensuring efficient coordination with surgery teams and CI vendors. The Lead CI Coordinator will also be pivotal in developing, implementing, and improving workflow processes for CI patient care, ensuring high‑quality, patient‑centered service at every stage of the treatment process.
Qualifications
Four (4) years of relevant experience. Previous ambulatory care experience with skill and extensive knowledge of practices in Ambulatory setting.
Experience in an administrative lead role and front office administration.
Experience in referrals and following specific scheduling protocols.
Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize work and lead team members. High level customer service and teamwork.
Extensive knowledge of medical insurance, authorization and referral processes as well as institutional contract matrix and institutional processes.
Knowledge of computer programs to include Excel, PowerPoint, Graphs, Word, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in private practice setting.
Knowledge of Epic and Microsoft highly desired.
Experience with media manager software/Epic and medical manager software.
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.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $66,169 - $82,309 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $31.69 - $39.42
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
Additional Requirements Compliance with UC San Diego’s Policy on Vaccination Programs.
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 Commitment 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 dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct include:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
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