Ophthalmology Administrative Assistant II — Cornea & Uveitis

University of California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California’s Ophthalmology Department is seeking a reliable Administrative Assistant to support daily clinic operations and deliver excellent patient service. You will handle check-in/out, schedule appointments, verify insurance, and process payments in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, plus the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1 year of administrative support experience in a healthcare setting.
• 1 year of experience with patient registration, appointment scheduling, and insurance verification.
• Strong verbal and written communication with professional etiquette.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and adapt to 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

Communication

Job description

University of California’s Ophthalmology Department is seeking a reliable Administrative Assistant to support daily clinic operations and deliver excellent patient service. You will handle check-in/out, schedule appointments, verify insurance, and process payments in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, plus the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining attention to detail.