The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Clinic Coordinator to join the Department of Psychiatry. You will be responsible for monitoring the Psychiatry Outlook mailbox for scheduling requests. Primary duties include:
Front desk duties (triage calls, greet and check-in patients)
Responsible for patient interviewing and encounter registration
Obtaining all financial and demographic information from patients
Accurately encounter patients utilizing proper Care Connect functions
Explaining in the NPBHS procedures and necessary information to patients including required authorization and estimated liability
Verifying insurance benefits and accurately record benefits for finance review
Reviewing accounts for change in status and re-verify benefits and/or authorization
Scheduling and confirming patients appointments
Other duties as assigned
Salary: $29.42/hr - $42.14/hr
Qualifications
Knowledge of basic psychiatric terminology
Previous experience in a medical office setting
Knowledge of NPBHS and Medical Enterprise supported services, Care Connect (EPIC) systems (preferred)
Working knowledge of Medi-Cal, HMO's, PPO's, third party payors, etc., authorizations and eligibility requirements and regulations
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook e-mail and basic knowledge of PC applications
Skill in performing basic arithmetic
Ability to work independently and exercise appropriate decisions with minimum supervision
Strong communication skills to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
Experience in working as part of a team, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all staff members, management and the public
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.