Let’s get started
By clicking ‘Next’, I agree to the Terms of Service
and Privacy Policy
Jobs / Job page
Front Office Representative image - Rise Careers
Job details

Front Office Representative

The UC Irvine Student Health Center is a comprehensive outpatient clinic staffed with licensed primary care physicians, psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, dentists, physician assistants, registered nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. Medical specialists from various disciplines including dermatology, orthopedics/sports medicine, gynecology, internal medicine, and ENT provide on-site consultation on a regular basis. Student Health also offers basic radiology and clinical laboratory services, insurance consultation, and an on-site pharmacy, making SHC a comprehensive and convenient clinic dedicated to serving students.

Under the general supervision of the Front Office & Health Information Manager, schedules patient appointments for the General Medical Clinic, Specialty Clinic and Nurse Clinic using computerized patient scheduling system. Performs administrative and clerical functions related to management of the electronic medical record. Performs administrative and clerical functions related to Front Office Reception. The Front Office Service Representative is the critical front line position at the Student Health Center. The Front Office is the first encounter for patients that come through the door or call on the phone. A friendly, professional and accommodating personality is essential to the success of the patient experience. The Front Office Service Representative is instrumental in facilitating patient flow in the clinic. The Front Office Services Coordinator works closely with the nursing team and healthcare providers to manage the day to day functions while focusing on patient care and safety. HIPAA is a primary concern of all staff, and must be respected and is expected to be followed.


Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

$23.67 - $27.45 (Hourly Rate) Expected Pay Range within the Full Salary Range $23.67 - $33.52 (Hourly Rate)


Required:

General Knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Must possess appropriate judgment and ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy. Experience in exercising independent judgement, tact, and diplomacy. Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate clearly and tactfully with students, staff and other diverse groups of people. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clinicians, staff and the public. Detail oriented with good organizational and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to work in a busy environment with multiple interruptions. Demonstrates effective time management to promote productivity and cost efficiency. Proficiency using personal computer, including office-related software. Excellent telephone etiquette. Ability to understand and adhere to established appointment scheduling guidelines. High level of skill entering data into computer while talking to patients. Experience navigating and effectively using a large information database. Ability to learn new skills in response to workplace changes.


Preferred:

Clinical knowledge and judgment sufficient to be able to schedule medical appointments appropriate to the patient's needs, with appropriate specialty & provider and length of appointment time. Working knowledge of medical terminology and ability to understand content of a medical record sufficiently to scan laboratory reports, x-ray reports and other clinical documents in the EMR system. Experience working with electronic medical records.


Special Conditions Required:

This position’s schedule is M-F and during traditional work hours, however, weekend or non-traditional work hours may be required for special projects or busy times of the year, or when strict deadlines must be met. In the case of extended hours, this position may be required to work those hours. Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan background check, verification and continued monitoring or licensure as it applies to the position, and successful completion of our background review or credentialing process, as appropriate to the position. The employee must comply with OSHA, CA/OSHA, and CDC recommendations and requirements regarding vaccination and testing of healthcare employees. This includes, but may not be limited to; current hepatitis B immunizations, annual flu vaccinations, and annual tuberculosis screening. The employee must comply with CDPH and UC COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, by providing proof of Full Vaccination or submitting a request for Exception. Per the UC Ethics Briefing, the employee is responsible for reporting any and all potential conflicts of interest to their supervisor in a timely manner


Conditions of Employment:


The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:


The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.


We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.


UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

UC Irvine Glassdoor Company Review
4.3 Glassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star icon Glassdoor star icon
UC Irvine DE&I Review
No rating Glassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star iconGlassdoor star icon
CEO of UC Irvine
UC Irvine CEO photo
Howard Gillman
Approve of CEO

Average salary estimate

$25.560097 / HOURLY (est.)
min
max
$23.670193
$27.45

If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.

Sun, the beach, Nobel Prize winners, and a Southern California location, what more could you want in a university? The University of California, Irvine (UCI) has more than 27,000 students, 1,800 faculty members, and 8,900 staff. UCI was founded in...

18 jobs
FUNDING
TEAM SIZE
LOCATION
DATE POSTED
December 28, 2023

Subscribe to Rise newsletter

Risa star 🔮 Hi, I'm Risa! Your AI
Career Copilot
Want to see a list of jobs tailored to
you, just ask me below!