Description
UCLA HEALTH
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Description
We are seeking a friendly and patient-centered Administrative Assistant to join our Pediatric Ophthalmology and & Adult Strabismus clinic in Westwood. This position plays a vital role in ensuring smooth front desk processes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Register patients and verify insurance coverage and eligibility
- Schedule appointments
- Collect patient payments and perform encounter registration in EMR systems
- Obtain and upload medical records
- Answer phone calls
Salary Range: $26.42-37.49 HourlyQualifications
Required
- One year experience working in a medical office including scheduling patient appointments, answering telephones, 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 registering patients in UCLA Encounter Registration system
- Experience working in a teaching environment
- Experience working in an Ophthalmology practice