Administrative Assistant II - Cornea & Uveitis Ophthalmology, Westwood

Davita Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a detail-oriented administrative assistant for their Cornea & Uveitis clinic. This role will involve greeting patients, managing appointments, and providing support for clerical tasks. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and excel in interpersonal communication.

Qualifications

• One year experience working in a medical office including scheduling patient appointments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact calmly with difficult patients.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in patients with warmth and professionalism.
• Schedule appointments and manage insurance verifications.
• Answer phones and respond to patient messages.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Job description

DescriptionWe're looking for a welcoming, detail-oriented administrative assistant tohelp ensure a smooth experience for the patients at the Cornea & Uveitis clinic.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love helping people this is the perfect role for you. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greet and check in patients with warmth and professionalism
• Answer phones, respond to patient messages, and assist with patient inquiries
  
• Schedule appointments
  
• Collect copays and patient payments at check-in and check-out
• Manage insurance verifications
• Provide support with basic clerical tasks
  

Salary Range: $25.60-36.33

Qualifications

Required:

• One year experience working in a medical office includingscheduling 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,working in a teaching environment
• Experience working in an Ophthalmology practice