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Description

Our UCLA Health Santa Monica Hospital is seeking to hire

a full-time Front Desk Assistant to join the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.

Primary duties include:

+ Answering and directing central phone lines

+ Front desk duties (greeting, check-in, discharge, preparation of patient charts, etc.)

+ Patient scheduling, interviewing, encounter registration

+ Verifying insurance benefits and record benefit for finance review

+ Monitoring collection, quality control, and processing of charge documents

+ Updating referrals and new authorization dates and extended treatments

+ Other administrative duties as assigned

Please note, all employees are required to float or

travel to all UCLA Orthopaedic Clinics as assigned.

Salary range: $26.42/hr - $37.49/hr

Qualifications

Working knowledge of Medi-cal, HMO's, PPO's, third party payors, authorization and eligibility requirements and regulations

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to perform the functions patient encounters, registration, and appointment scheduling using a computerized system

Knowledge of patient related policies and procedures

Knowledge of Microsoft Work, Windows, Outlook, and other PC applications

Knowledge of Medical Enterprise supported services, Care Connect (EPIC) systems (preferred)

Skill in performing basic arithmetic operations

Sufficient typing skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all staff members, management, and the public

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.