University of California San Diego

Access Supervisor, Surgical Oncology - 141142

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four years of related experience or a Bachelor's Degree in business or healthcare administration.
  • Three years of recent relevant experience, supervisory experience preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of medical and insurance terminology, regulatory requirements, and clinic operations.
  • Basic understanding of human resources management policies and training capabilities.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills for conveying complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a liaison for administrative services within Surgical Oncology.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, including timekeeping and departmental performance monitoring.
  • Manage appointment scheduling and patient access functions.
  • Drive process improvement initiatives for operational efficiency.
  • Supervise and support the clinical care coordinator team in their functions.
  • Handle escalations from the call center effectively.
  • Implement standard procedures for front and back-end operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Support for work-life balance initiatives
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
AMBUL CARE ADMSTN SUPV 1 Department:
HC Cancer Center Hiring Pay Scale
$82,500 - $115,000 / Year Worksite:
Lightwave Avenue Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141142 Access Supervisor, Surgical Oncology
Filing Deadline: Wed 9/9/2026
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DESCRIPTION

The Access Supervisor, Surgical Oncology acts as the liaison for administrative services and operations within Surgical Oncology. This role involves overseeing a high-performing team of clinical care coordinators, managing complex authorization processes, handling call center escalations, and driving process improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities include managing the day-to-day operations, such as timekeeping, monitoring departmental performance, and optimizing staff schedules. Additionally, the role involves coordinating patient access functions and ensuring the implementation of standard procedures for front and back-end operations, as well as supervising the clinical care coordinator team by providing guidance and support.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Four (4) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's Degree in business, healthcare administration, or related area.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of recent relevant experience. Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Experience and proven success in skills to supervise support staff in clinic/center administration, and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Knowledge of practice operations, patient-scheduling systems, medical and insurance terminology, applicable information systems, patient service standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Basic knowledge of human resources management policies, with the ability to train, monitor, evaluate, and document human resources issues and performance, and to provide input to decision-making on human resources matters.
  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills to quickly analyze problems, determine the appropriate level of intervention, and apply effective solutions.
  • Solid interpersonal skills for effective information exchange and problem solving with all levels of management and staff, consultants, and outside agencies.
  • Exceptional skills in written and verbal communications, with the ability to convey complex administrative, clinical, and technical information in a clear and concise manner, and to produce a variety of reports and analyses.
  • Knowledge of business software and specialized applications, and data management systems used in clinic/center operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Lean Six Sigma skills.
  • Cancer service line experience or equivalent service line experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of insurance authorization and verification process.
  • Proven scheduling experience.
  • Exceptional patient experience and service recovery skills.
  • Experience working with a multidisciplinary team including administrators, APPs, surgeons and nurses.
  • Advanced EPIC experience.
  • Ability to multitask in a busy practice environment and ensure deadlines are met effectively.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $73,800 - $131,200 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $35.34 - $62.84

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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About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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