Ucla Health Los Angeles , CA 90009
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General Information
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Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Posted Date
06/12/2024
Salary Range: $24.57 - 34.87 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
17315
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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As an Administrative Assistant II in Ophthalmology's Comprehensive and Urgent Care clinic in Westwood, you will provide administrative support to our patients and providers. You will be the first point of contact for patients upon arrival and work closely with clinical staff to ensure patients' needs are met. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Check-in/out patients
Verify insurance information and collect co-payments
Schedule appointments
Obtain prior authorizations and/or referrals
Reply to patient messages and triage calls
Salary Range: $24.57-34.87 Hourly
Job Qualifications
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Required:
Sufficient knowledge of ophthalmology and its related terminology.
Familiarity with current billing practices including governmental plans.
Experience scheduling patient appointments in a computerized system.
Excellent interpersonal skills which promote pleasant and effective communications with patients, staff and doctors.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain records in a clear and orderly manner at the direction of the Office Manager.
Ability to clearly speak and write in English using correct grammar.
Sufficient computer keyboarding skills to perform appointment scheduling, encountering, emailing and other related computer tasks.
Ability to prioritize tasks in a systematic manner to maximize efficiency.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism while dealing with the stressors of operating a multi-line telephone system.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and complete assignments in a timely manner.
Knowledge of State and Federal programs to ensure reimbursement from Medicare, Medi-Cal, CCS programs and other sponsoring agencies.
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
Ability to interact calmly and effectively with patients with difficult personalities.
Preferred:
One year of experience working in a medical office.
Two years' experience in ophthalmology practice setting.
One year of experience with an electronic medical record (EMR).
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