Ophthalmology Clinic Administrative Coordinator

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Ophthalmology Department seeks an Administrative Assistant to handle patient scheduling, registration, and front desk duties at the Shiley Eye Center and regional clinics. Under the Clinic Supervisor, you will triage calls, coordinate appointments, and ensure accurate EPIC data entry.

Ideal candidates have healthcare experience, strong interpersonal skills, proficiency with EPIC and Microsoft Office, and the ability to work weekends and overtime during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare clinic or specialty surgery facility.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy and flexibility with medical staff, patients and public.
• Ability to set priorities and work efficiently under high volume, multiple demands.
• Experience with patient administrative services, registration, and scheduling.
• Knowledge of Medicare/MediCal/HMO/PPO/CCS and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient flow across clinics.
• Screen telephone calls and triage to appropriate physicians or staff.
• Ensure accurate EPIC patient registration and medical record preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information per HIPAA requirements.
• Assist with training and workflow coordination as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Call triage

Scheduling experience

EPIC experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

UC San Diego's Ophthalmology Department seeks an Administrative Assistant to handle patient scheduling, registration, and front desk duties at the Shiley Eye Center and regional clinics. Under the Clinic Supervisor, you will triage calls, coordinate appointments, and ensure accurate EPIC data entry.

Ideal candidates have healthcare experience, strong interpersonal skills, proficiency with EPIC and Microsoft Office, and the ability to work weekends and overtime during peak periods.