DescriptionIn 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
Prepare patient billing
Salary Range: $25.60-$36.33 HourlyQualificationsRequired:
One year experience working in a medical office including answering telephones, interacting with patients and familiarity with current billing practices including governmental plans.
One year of experience scheduling patient appointments in computerized appointment scheduling system.
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 in challenging situations.
Preferred
Experience registering patients in UCLA Encounter Registration system.
Experience working in a teaching environment.
Experience working in an Ophthalmology practice.
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