Ophthalmology Admin Specialist - Scheduling & Billing

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

Job summary

UCLA Health Ophthalmology's Comprehensive & Same Day Care clinic seeks an Administrative Assistant to support daily clinic operations and deliver excellent patient service. Responsibilities include check-in/out, payment collection, and coordinating authorizations and referrals.

Ideal candidates will have strong scheduling, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with experience in EMR systems. This on-site role features a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule at UCLA Health in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Computer keyboard skills for scheduling, collecting payments and other tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for patient, staff and doctors.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain records under supervision.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maximize efficiency.
• Ability to work with interruptions and complete assignments timely.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic medical environment.
• Ability to interact calmly with providers, staff and patients with difficult personalities.

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

Scheduling appointments

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent worker

Communication

Flexibility

Medical terminology

EMR experience

Tools

CareConnect

EPIC

Job description

UCLA Health Ophthalmology's Comprehensive & Same Day Care clinic seeks an Administrative Assistant to support daily clinic operations and deliver excellent patient service. Responsibilities include check-in/out, payment collection, and coordinating authorizations and referrals.

Ideal candidates will have strong scheduling, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with experience in EMR systems. This on-site role features a Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule at UCLA Health in Los Angeles.