Applications are now open and will be accepted through August 14, 2024 for our next cohort. See the “How to Apply” section below to apply.
Looking for a job in healthcare administration? Become a patient access representative by studying healthcare revenue cycle through UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. Our three–month, accelerated, online Healthcare Administration Pathways program provides comprehensive training in healthcare revenue cycle management. Participants gain specialized skills that set them apart in today’s competitive job market and pave the way for career advancement within the local healthcare field.
What is a patient access representative?
This essential role guides patients through the hospital admissions process with expertise and care. If you’re ready to start on a rewarding career path in healthcare administration, our no-cost Healthcare Administration Pathways program offers an accelerated route to an entry-level position that is both meaningful and in high-demand.
What is the healthcare revenue cycle?
Revenue cycle management is a set of financial and operational processes, utilizing electronic health record and billing and coding software that tracks patient care episodes from scheduling and registration to final payment of balance.
Participants will receive training in:
- Confirming insurance eligibility and assessing benefit levels
- Calculation out-of-pocket costs for patients
- Comprehensive understanding of various claim forms
- Strategies for appealing denied claims
- CPT Codes
- And more!
Program features:
- Accelerated Training: Complete the program in just three months, equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in healthcare administration
- Flexible Learning: Benefit from a blend of asynchronous and synchronous online learning, supplemented by six mandatory live Zoom sessions
- Certification: Earn a Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) certification as a Certified Revenue Cycle Representative, further enhancing your credentials and marketability
- Job-Readiness Support: Receive comprehensive job-readiness training covering resume and cover letter writing, as well as job interview preparation, to ensure you’re well-equipped for the job market.
Who It's For
- Opportunity Youth
- Anyone 18+ living in San Diego and San Diego County
This program offers help:
- With starting school or a certificate program
- Finding a long-term job
- Learning new job skills
- Job placement assistance
- Supportive services
- Work-readiness training
How to Apply
Applications are now open and will be accepted through August 14, 2024 for our next cohort. Click the Apply Now button below to begin the enrollment process.
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Read about participant experiences with the program:
26-year-old Jessica Osorio is one of the first graduates of the Healthcare Administration Pathways program, a three-month accelerated training towards a specialized certificate in the healthcare revenue cycle. After three years of staying home to care for her two kids,
Starting a career in healthcare required Israel Guzman to overcome countless obstacles. Through the Healthcare Administration Pathways program and the support from career navigators, he not only completed the program but also landed a job at Scripps. He tells us about the importance of shifting mindsets and staying true to yourself.
Dawn Renae Rasmussen’s journey in healthcare administration has been one marked by dedication, hard work, and a relentless pursuit of growth. As she navigated through a changing industry, she found the need to take a step further in her career and enrolled in the San Diego Workforce Partnership’s (SDWP’s) Healthcare Administration Pathways program. Through the program, she began studying the healthcare revenue cycle through UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies.