Ophthalmology Surgery Scheduler – Cornea & Uveitis

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a detail-oriented Surgery Scheduler to coordinate all surgical scheduling for ophthalmology in the Cornea & Uveitis clinic, delivering a concierge-level patient experience.

Your responsibilities include coordinating procedures, arranging pre-operative testing, confirming insurance and authorizations, serving as patient liaison, and maintaining EMR documentation while supporting daily operations.

Qualifications

• Required: Excellent interpersonal skills which promote pleasant and effective communications with patients, staff and doctors.
• Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Required: Flexible personality and ability to adapt to changing needs of department.
• Required: Ability to interact calmly and effectively with patients with difficult personalities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient surgical procedures for assigned faculty physicians.
• Schedule required pre-operative testing and appointments.
• Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain necessary prior authorizations, and provide guidance on billing.
• Serve as a patient liaison, guiding patients through the pre- and post-operative process.
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient records within the electronic medical record system.
• Provide general clinic and administrative support as needed to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Calm under pressure

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a detail-oriented Surgery Scheduler to coordinate all surgical scheduling for ophthalmology in the Cornea & Uveitis clinic, delivering a concierge-level patient experience.

Your responsibilities include coordinating procedures, arranging pre-operative testing, confirming insurance and authorizations, serving as patient liaison, and maintaining EMR documentation while supporting daily operations.