Surgery Scheduler: Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus

Veterans in Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Administrative Assistant III for the Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus clinic in Westwood to coordinate surgeries and manage pre- and post-operative logistics for multiple physicians.

The role requires scheduling procedures, arranging pre-operative testing, verifying insurance coverage, and maintaining accurate EMR documentation, all within a busy multi-specialty clinic environment. Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Coordinate and schedule patient surgical and laser procedures for assigned faculty physicians.
• Schedule required pre-operative testing and appointments.
• Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain necessary prior authorizations.
• Serve as a patient liaison, guiding patients through the pre- and post-operative process.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule patient surgical and laser procedures for assigned faculty physicians
• Schedule required pre-operative testing and appointments
• Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain necessary prior authorizations
• Serve as a patient liaison, guiding patients through the pre- and post-operative process
• Communicate with physicians, clinical staff, and external facilities to ensure timely and accurate scheduling
• 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

Scheduling

Patient coordination

Documentation

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Administrative Assistant III for the Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus clinic in Westwood to coordinate surgeries and manage pre- and post-operative logistics for multiple physicians.

The role requires scheduling procedures, arranging pre-operative testing, verifying insurance coverage, and maintaining accurate EMR documentation, all within a busy multi-specialty clinic environment. Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with a competitive hourly wage.