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Lead Practice Support Specialist - Med Specialties - 139592

UC San Diego
medical insurance
United States, California, San Diego
May 13, 2026

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 05/11/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, Lead Practice Support Specialist serves as a resource for patients, physicians, staff, and ambulatory practice managers. Performs a variety of advanced administrative duties in support of daily ambulatory operational services such as provider templates, procurement, training, report building, ensure clinic maintains service quality standards and adherence to ambulatory guidelines and facilitating of department meetings as assigned. Primarily oversees, provides leadership, and training for all front-end duties such as check in and check out, scheduling, registration, referrals, authorizations, patient administrative messaging, patient forms completion, co-pay collection, managing/monitoring petty cash drawer and other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • A minimum of three (3) years of ambulatory care experience with skill and extensive knowledge of practices in ambulatory setting.
  • Experience in an administrative lead role and front office administration.
  • Experience in referrals and following specific scheduling protocols.
  • Knowledge of computer programs to include Excel, PowerPoint, Graphs, Word, etc.
  • Ability to register/schedule appointments working between two systems.
  • Possess the skills, and extensive knowledge of practices in Ambulatory setting.
  • Extensive knowledge of medical insurance, authorization and referral processes as well as institutional contract matrix and institutional processes.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience in an administrative lead role & front office administration.
  • EPIC-Cadence, EMR.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, multi-specialty clinic; Allergy, Immunology & Angioedema
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • May be required to float to other sites to provide coverage as needed. Possible overtime.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $66,169 - $82,309 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $31.69 - $39.42

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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