Job Description

Payroll Title:
HOSP BLANK AST 3
Department:
INFUSION PHARMACY
Hiring Pay Scale
$25.42 - $28.51 / Hour
Worksite:
Kearny Mesa
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
EX Contract
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday - Friday

#126295 Intake Coordinator - Infusion Pharmacy

Extended Review Date: Thu 11/30/2023

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/31/23 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/10/23. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, the incumbent is responsible for coordinating Patient Intake at Home Infusion Pharmacy from hospital referral sources, prescription receipt, initial authorization from insurance companies, discussions with patients on financial responsibility and working with nursing and pharmacy to accept patients on service and provide supplies. This includes frequent monitoring of several databases including EPIC, ECIN, and PCIS for patient referrals, CPR+ for patient entry and ongoing progress notes, and IDX system with UCSD Managed Care department. Additional responsibilities include answering telephones and directing calls, greeting patients, preparing check deposits, responding to insurance audits with appropriate paperwork, submit monthly internal recharges, perform monthly MD verification list, manage patient charts from patient start to off-site chart storage, and coordinating pharmacy volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Three (3) years of relevant experience.

  • Experience obtaining authorization from insurance companies and working with insurance audits.

  • Experience in a medical or pharmacy environment.

  • Must be able to handle multi-phone lines.

  • Knowledge in managing patient charts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with EPIC, ECIN, PCIS, CPR+, and IDX.

  • CPR Certification.

  • Bilingual (English / Spanish).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  • 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.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $53,077 - $65,960 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $25.42 - $31.59

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).


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