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Administrative Assistant II - Comprehensive & Urgent Ophthalmology, Westwood

UCLA Health
Fully On-Sitefull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jul 2025
💰 $74,000/yr($52,000/yr$74,000/yr)

About the role

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Posted Date 07/29/2025 Salary Range: $26.42 - 37.49 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 25881

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Are you passionate about delivering exceptional administrative support? The Comprehensive & Urgent Care Ophthalmology clinic in Westwood is seeking an enthusiastic Administrative Assistant to deliver a smooth patient experience. This position will be the first point of contact for the patient visiting the clinic. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Guide patients through check-in/out processes
  • Ensure accurate registration and insurance verification
  • Schedule appointments
  • Respond or route patient messages

Salary Range: $26.42-37.49. Hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:

  • One year of experience working in a medical office.
  • Experience scheduling patient appointments in a computerized system.
  • Familiarity with current billing practices including governmental plans.
  • Knowledge of State and Federal programs to ensure reimbursement from Medicare, Medi-Cal, CCS programs and other sponsoring agencies.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills which promote pleasant and effective communications with patients, staff and doctors.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain records in a clear and orderly manner at the direction of the Office Manager.
  • Sufficient knowledge of ophthalmology and its related terminology; knowledge of basic medical terminology and diseases as it applies to the eye. 
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in a systematic manner to maximize efficiency.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and complete assignments in a timely manner.
  • Ability to interact calmly and effectively with patients with difficult personalities. 

 

Preferred:

  • Two years’ experience working in a medical teaching institution and/or in an ophthalmology practice setting.

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