Administrative Assistant III - Cornea & Uveitis, Westwood

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and patient-centered Surgery Scheduler to coordinate all aspects of surgical coordinating for ophthalmologists in our Cornea & Uveitis clinic and ensuring a concierge-level patient experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate patient surgical procedures for assigned faculty physicians
• Schedule required pre-operative testing and appointments
• Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain necessary prior authorizations, and provide guidance on billing
• Serve as a patient liaison, guiding patients through the pre- and post-operative process
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient records within the electronic medical record system
• Provide general clinic and administrative support as needed to ensure smooth daily operations

Salary Range: $31.88-45.66 Hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.

Highly Desirable:

• At least one year experience working in a medical office including scheduling patient appointments in computerized system, answering telephones, interacting with patients and familiarity with current billing practices including governmental plans.
• Experience working in an Ophthalmology practice
• Experience registering patients in UCLA Encounter Registration system
• Experience working in a teaching environment