• Administrative Assistant - Post-Heart Transplant

    UCLA Health (Los Angeles, CA)


    Description

    Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and the Supervisor, provides administrative support to the Heart/Lung Transplant Program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

     

    + Preparation and processing of patient referrals

    + Screening of program-related calls

    + Scheduling and coordination of outpatient procedures for transplant evaluation

    + Preparation and maintenance of patient charges

    + Obtaining authorization for patient evaluations and admissions,

    + Assisting in outpatient clinic, typing, faxing and maintaining weekly records for Transplant Program

     

    Salary Range: $29.42-$42.14/hourlyQualifications

    Required:

    + Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely and accurate manner

    + Ability to work independently

    + Ability to communicate with patients, referring physicians, transplant team members, insurance companies case managers, governmental agencies, hospital staff, and other groups in a professional, diplomatic manner over the telephone and in person

    + Ability to abstract medical information accurately from patient file

    + Working knowledge of resources within outpatient and an acute care medical center with commensurate ability to refer individuals to appropriate departments

    + Knowledge of medical terminology

    + Demonstrated skill in operating a PC and laser printer to quickly and accurately prepare, type and distribute forms, correspondence, and schedules

    + Demonstrated skill in routine data entry

    + Demonstrated skill in operating copy machine, and other standard office equipment

    + Ability to work with and maintain confidential patient information

    + Previous experience in a health care setting working with health care professionals and patients

    Preferred:

    + Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access

    + Knowledge of UCLA Medical Center policy and procedures

     

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