Administrative Assistant II - Retina Division, Westwood

Description The Department of Ophthalmology's Retina Division is seeking a reliable and detail\-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily clinic operations and deliver excellent patient service. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Perform patient check\-in/out Collect co\-pays and process patient payments Secure authorizations and referrals Schedule patient appointments Answer calls route as needed Track status of patients' test or imaging Salary Range: $27\.74\-39\.36 Hourly Pay range: $27\.74 \- $39\.36 an hour Qualifications Required: Skill in efficiently and accurately facilitating the patient appointment making process, including transportation arrangements and maintain sub\-specialty physician schedules. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with physicians and staff in a high volume setting. Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate multiple appointments with staff from many clinical services at the UCLA Medical Center Preferred: Skill in using a PC with associated programs including Word, Excel, and Email Skill in demonstrating work experience with a database computer program Knowledge of major medical insurance plans and types of coverage provided Knowledge of medical terminology