Description
UCLA HEALTH
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Description
We are seeking a highly organized and patient-centered Surgery Scheduler to coordinate all aspects of surgical coordinating for ophthalmologists in our Comprehensive & Urgent Care clinic. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate and schedule all aspects of patient surgeries, including pre-op testing, post-op visits, and OR scheduling
- Provide administrative consultation on surgery process
- Verify insurance coverage and obtain necessary pre-authorizations
- Provide front desk and general admin support as needed
Salary Range: $30.36-43.49 Hourly
Qualifications
Required:
- Sufficient knowledge of ophthalmology and its related terminology.
- Working knowledge of basic medical terminology and diseases as it applies to the eye.
- Familiarity with current billing practices including governmental plans.
- Experience scheduling patient appointments in a computerized system.
- Ability to clearly speak and write in English using correct grammar.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain records in a clear and orderly manner at the direction of the Office Manager.
- Excellent interpersonal skills which promote pleasant and effective communications with patients, staff and doctors.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism while dealing with the stressors of operating a multi-line telephone system.
- Ability to work independently and multi-task, with minimal supervision.