UCLA Health

Intake Coordinator, Patient Communication Center

UCLA Health Irwindale, CA

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with EPIC/CareConnect.
  • Demonstrated ability to write concise and accurate correspondence.
  • Experience working in a healthcare environment required; experience in a customer service industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information and instructions clearly and accurately, in writing and verbally.
  • Demonstrated experience of Microsoft applications including Word, Outlook, Access, Excel required.
  • Experience in effectively relating to international patients and their representatives.
  • Experience working with a diverse population of patients and knowledge of different cultures required.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, with understanding of basic symptoms that might require urgent or emergent care (eg, signs of stroke, chest pain, pregnancy loss, etc).
  • Ability to interact effectively in a variety of behaviors – including hostility and non-cooperation.
  • Demonstrated ability to in diplomacy, discretion, tact and sound judgment.
  • Ability to maintain sound judgment,
  • Demonstrated experience, ability and skill working in a high volume, fast-paced environment and requires the need to use good judgment due to conflicting or multiple goals and priorities.
  • Ability to empathize with patient situations and respond accordingly and as appropriate.
  • Ability to be productive in an environment that requires independence with limited supervision.
  • Requires a minimum of 2 years in Healthcare related industry. Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree; supplemented with three years of related work experience (Healthcare and/or Call Center)
  • Ability to research, understand and explain healthcare services.
  • Knowledge of healthcare insurance plans.
  • Minimum two years of patient registration, insurance processing, and appointment scheduling experience.

Preferred

  • Knowledge of UCLA referral, admissions, accounting/billing and other systems highly preferred.
  • Ability to speak other non-english languages preferred.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with Salesforce CRM highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with persons of all cultures and positions, including physicians, UCLA executives, directors and managers, foreign national royalties, government officials, diplomats, celebrities and other noteworthy individuals.
  • Ability to communicate and explain UCLA policies & procedures to patients and/or their representatives diplomatically and effectively.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    Hospitals and Health Care

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