Job Information
UCLA Health Administrative Assistant II, Cornea and Uveitis - Ophthalmology in Los Angeles, California
Description
In this Administrative Assistant role, you will provide support to the team and patients of the Cornea and Uveitis clinic in Westwood. You will facilitate the communication between physicians and patients and ensure their needs are met. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Check-in and check-out patients
Process co-payments
Respond or route patient messages
Obtain authorizations and referrals
Schedule appointments
Verify insurance information
Salary Range: $24.57-34.87 Hourly
Qualifications
Required:
1 year experience working in a medical office including answering telephones, interacting with patients, scheduling patient appointments in computerized systems, and working 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
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