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Practice Coordinator

University of California - San Francisco
United States, California, San Francisco
1 Daniel Burnham Court (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2026
The Practice Coordinator (PC) serves as the visible and crucial link between our administrative team and the public, playing a pivotal role in supporting the smooth functioning of our practice and enhancing customer service. Collaborating closely with our administrative, clinical, and management teams, the PC undertakes a diverse range of responsibilities. These encompass but are not limited to managing CRM communications, handling telephone interactions, processing referrals (both internal and incoming), managing APeX in-baskets, performing scanning and filing tasks, and overseeing procedure authorizations. Moreover, the PC plays a central role in maintaining the day-to-day clerical operations and communication processes. They rigorously adhere to the UCSF House and Telephone Standards, always demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of our patients, staff, and providers. The Practice Coordinator is primarily responsible for representing the administrative team as the public face of the Practice and works closely with the administrative, clinical and management teams to support practice operations and customer service recovery and intervention efforts. S/he provides support to all functions of the administrative teams including but not limited to: CRM messages, telephone encounters, referrals, APeX in-baskets, scanning, filing, authorizations, and billing. The PC is responsible for the maintenance of all routine clerical operations and communications. S/he adheres to the UCSF House and Telephone Standards and is sensitive to the needs of patients, staff and providers at all times. The PC is a team player who works closely with others and who is flexible in dealing with the changing priorities. S/he is a self-reliant individual who synthesizes his/her knowledge of practice operations in order to problem-solve, prioritize and facilitate complex transactions in the course of his/her daily activities. Required Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent with four years related experience; or college degree and 6 months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding skills, and experience with at least two Office-type software programs (i.e., Outlook, Word and Excel). Proven ability to navigate through multiple patient records systems. Able to sit at a computer terminal with telephone headphones for extended period of time. Ability to analyze situations, prioritizes, and develops solutions and makes recommendations. Ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to use good judgment and work independently, at times under the pressure of deadlines Ability to access situations prioritizes workload, develop solutions and make recommendations. Excellent customer service and communication/interpersonal skills, both over the telephone and directly. Able to sit at a computer terminal with telephone headphones for extended periods of time. Basic math skills required. Proven ability to deal with a wide variety of individuals; Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with patients. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Strong writing skills to include the ability to compose, edit, and proof a wide variety of documents. Demonstrated administrative/office coordination skills. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in health care (may include medical, dental or veterinary) in the following areas: patient scheduling, insurance verification, medical record data abstraction, or patient financial services. Prior experience with appointment, ancillary service or surgical scheduling or a combination of all three. Bi-lingual or multi-lingual capability (Spanish, Cantonese, and Russian) strongly preferred. Prior experience with EPIC. Required Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent with four years related experience; or college degree and 6 months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding skills, and experience with at least two Office-type software programs (i.e., Outlook, Word and Excel). Proven ability to navigate through multiple patient records systems. Able to sit at a computer terminal with telephone headphones for extended period of time. Ability to analyze situations, prioritizes, and develops solutions and makes recommendations. Ability to work with minimal supervision Ability to use good judgment and work independently, at times under the pressure of deadlines Ability to access situations prioritizes workload, develop solutions and make recommendations. Excellent customer service and communication/interpersonal skills, both over the telephone and directly. Able to sit at a computer terminal with telephone headphones for extended periods of time. Basic math skills required. Proven ability to deal with a wide variety of individuals; Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with patients. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Strong writing skills to include the ability to compose, edit, and proof a wide variety of documents. Demonstrated administrative/office coordination skills. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in health care (may include medical, dental or veterinary) in the following areas: patient scheduling, insurance verification, medical record data abstraction, or patient financial services. Prior experience with appointment, ancillary service or surgical scheduling or a combination of all three. Bi-lingual or multi-lingual capability (Spanish, Cantonese, and Russian) strongly preferred. Prior experience with EPIC.