Call Center Specialist

Payroll Title: HOSP BLANK AST 3; Department: CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY; Hiring Pay Scale: $27.49 - $34.17 / Hour; Worksite: Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center; Appointment Type: Career; Appointment Percent: 100%; Union: EX Contract; Total Openings: 1; Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday #140143 Call Center Specialist Filing Deadline: Wed 7/8/2026 UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. 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. DESCRIPTION Under general supervision of the Call Center Management, the Call Center Specialist is responsible for customer service, registration, appointment scheduling and insurance verification. Typical duties include answering multi-line incoming customer calls, completing online registration, scheduling appointments and securing authorization for scheduled services. Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Three (3) years of related call center and front desk experience in a large complex healthcare setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of third-party payors including federal, state and private health plans. Experience updating Registration. Possess problem solving ability by using good judgment and applying these skills to assist customers and ensure customer expectations are met. Demonstrated computer skills and be able to work between multiple systems during calls. Must have excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision; a person who is open to new ideas; and a creative and flexible. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bilingual-English and Spanish Preferred. EPIC Appointment Scheduling. Procedure Scheduling. Knowledge of Medical Terminology. Experience working in Cardiovascular Clinics. UCSD system knowledge. 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: $57,399 - $71,347 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $27.49 - $34.17 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). 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. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr