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Description

We are seeking a friendly and patient-centered Administrative Assistant to join our Pediatric Ophthalmology and & Adult Strabismus clinic in Westwood. This position plays a vital role in ensuring smooth front desk processes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Register patients and verify insurance coverage and eligibility

+ Schedule appointments

+ Collect patient payments and perform encounter registration in EMR systems

+ Obtain and upload medical records

+ Answer phone calls

Salary Range: $26.42-37.49 HourlyQualifications

Required

+ One year experience working in a medical office including scheduling patient appointments, answering telephones, interacting with patients and familiarity with current billing practices including governmental plans

+ 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

Preferred

+ Experience registering patients in UCLA Encounter Registration system

+ Experience working in a teaching environment

+ Experience working in an Ophthalmology practice

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