Administrative Assistant II - Contact Lens, Westwood

UCLA Health

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • $26.42-37.49 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
DescriptionWe are seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Front Office Administrative Assistant to join our Contact Lens clinic in Westwood with the Department of Ophthalmology. This role is an essential part of creating a welcoming and efficient experience for our patients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Managing patient check-in and check-out processes
  • Scheduling and confirming patient appointments
  • Preparing and updating patient charts
  • Answering and directing phone calls
  • Processing and collecting patient payments
  • Processing insurances, authorizations, referrals
Salary Range: $26.42-37.49 HourlyQualificationsRequired:
  • One year of experience working in a medical practice.
  • Familiarity with current patient billing practices.
  • Interactional skills sufficient to promote comfortable and effective communications with patients, doctors and staff.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism with all patients including patients with challenging personalities.
  • Ability to prioritize job responsibilities.
  • Ability to respond quickly and calmly to urgent requests by faculty.
Preferred:
  • Working knowledge of Ophthalmic terminology.

UCLA Health