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UCLA HEALTH
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Description
Be part of a dynamic ophthalmology team at our Cornea and Uveitis Clinic in Westwood! As an Administrative Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting our physicians and ensuring every patient receives outstanding care. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced clinic environment while helping patients through each step of their visit. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Process patient check-in and check-out
- Answering patient care telephones and directing inquiries
- Scheduling and coordinating patient appointments
- Obtaining managed care pre-authorizations for services
- Maintaining and updating patient records
- Preparing and processing patient billing
Salary Range: $26.42-37.49 HourlyQualifications
Required:
- One year experience working in a medical office including answering telephones, scheduling appointments, interacting with patients and familiarity with current billing practices including governmental plans.
- Excellent interpersonal skills which promote pleasant and effective communications with patients, staff and doctors.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible personality and ability to adapt to changing needs of department.
- Ability to interact calmly and effectively with patients with difficult personalities.
Preferred:
- Experience working in an Ophthalmology practice.