Administrative Assistant II - Westwood Stein Eye Institute Cornea & Uveitis

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support daily clinic operations in the Ophthalmology Cornea & Uveitis clinic. You will handle patient check-in/out, collect co-pays, secure referrals, and coordinate test statuses to ensure smooth patient flow.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of administrative experience in a healthcare setting, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of administrative support experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience with patient registration, appointment scheduling, and insurance verification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, insurance benefits, referral processes, and authorization procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient check-in/out.
• Collect co-pays and process patient payments.
• Secure authorizations and referrals.
• Answer calls and route as needed.
• Track status of patients' tests or imaging.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Prioritization

Independent work

Job description

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Posted Date

10/26/2026

Salary Range: $27.74 - 39.36 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33891

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Ophthalmology's Cornea & Uveitis clinic 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
• Answer calls route as needed
• Track status of patients' test or imaging

Job Qualifications

Required:

• 1 year of administrative support experience in a healthcare, medical office, ambulatory care, or patient service environment.
• 1 year of experience with patient registration, appointment scheduling, and insurance verification.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing using proper grammar and professional etiquette.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, exercise sound judgment, work independently with minimal supervision, and adapt to frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, insurance benefits, referral processes, and authorization procedures.
• Ability to verify insurance eligibility, obtain authorizations, and communicate financial responsibilities to patients.

Preferred:

• Experience in a ophthalmology practice or specialty medical office setting.

As a condition of employment the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.