Front Desk Coordinator - Radiation Oncology - MOP135051

Join Our Team at the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion, scheduled to open July 2025!

Are you a healthcare professional passionate about providing exceptional care and advancing medical excellence? The McGrath Outpatient Pavilion is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and help shape the future of outpatient care in our community.

About the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion: Located in Hillcrest, the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion is a state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot medical facility designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of our region. Spanning six floors, this advanced facility is home to key clinical programs and offers specialized diagnostic, treatment, and surgical services. With a strong emphasis on cancer care, we are committed to delivering world-class medical services in a patient-centered environment.

Under the supervision of the Administrative Supervisor and Front Desk Lead Coordinator, the Front Desk Receptionist is responsible for a variety of clerical duties in support of daily patient services within clinical areas; answer all clinic calls using UCSD Experience guidelines and follow telephone guidelines. Triage all calls and transfer to appropriate staff. Responsible for customer services, greeting arriving patients for their appointments, oversee all aspects of registration and insurance verification, collect co-payments and make deposits daily. Schedule appointments with accuracy. Confirm patient appointments, providing excellent direction and detail. Serve as a liaison for physicians, nurses and other Radiation Oncology staff. Use multiple computer systems simultaneously. Other duties assigned as needed.

• Three (3) years of previous related experience in a large complex healthcare setting.

• Working knowledge of medical terminology.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Superb customer service skills.

• Proficient in typing and creating well organized emails.

• Experience working with the medical center's various computer programs, including PCIS, EPIC, IDX, RIS.

• Experience working in Radiation Oncology, Oncology, or any cancer-related clinic setting.

• One year of experience in patient registration.

• Fluent in English and Spanish.

• 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.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, 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 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 and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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