DescriptionThe Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Science is seeking to hire a full-time Admin to join the Neuropsychiatric and Behavioral Health Services (NPBHS) CORE Services. Primary duties include:Answering and directing central phone linesFront desk duties (greetings, check-in, discharge, preparation of patient charts, etc.)Patient scheduling, interviewing, encounter registrationVerifying insurance benefits and record benefits for finance reviewMonitoring collection, quality control, and processing of charge documentsUpdating referrals and new authorization dates and extended treatmentsOther administrative duties as assignedSalary range: $25.60-$36.33QualificationsWorking knowledge of Medi-cal, HMO's, PPO's, third party payors, authorization and eligibility requirements and regulationsKnowledge of basic psychiatric terminologyAbility to perform the functions patient encounters, registration, and appointment scheduling using a computerized systemKnowledge of patient related policies and proceduresKnowledge of Microsoft Work, Windows, Outlook, and other PC applicationsKnowledge of NPBBHS and Medical Enterprise supported services, Care Connect (EPIC) systems (preferred)Skill in performing basic arithmetic operationsSufficient typing skillsStrong communication skillsAbility to work as part of a team, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all staff members, management, and the publicUCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.