Description

As an Administrative Assistant II at the Stein Eye Center Calabasas, your role will offer vital support to both providers and patients within a dynamic multi-specialty ophthalmology clinic. We seek an enthusiastic and compassionate individual, committed to delivering outstanding patient care while effectively streamlining clinic workflows. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Check-in/out patients

• Process co-payments

• Respond or route inbox messages

• Obtain authorizations and referrals

• Schedule appointments

• Obtain and verify insurance information

Salary Range: $24.57-34.87 HourlyQualifications

Required:

• Minimum two years' experience working in a medical office.

• Familiarity with current patient billing practices.

• Experience scheduling patient appointments in computerized appointment scheduling system.

• Excellent interpersonal skills which promote pleasant and effective communication 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.

• Working knowledge of medical terminology and diseases, as it applies to the eye.

• Sufficient computer keyboard skills to perform appointment scheduling, encountering, emailing, and other related computer tasks.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and to complete assignments in a timely manner.

• Knowledge of current governmental programs to ensure reimbursement.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to multitask effectively.

• Flexibility and adaptability given the dynamic nature of medicine and departmental needs.

Preferred:

• Two years' experience working in a medical teaching institution.

• Two years' experience in ophthalmology practice setting.

• One year of experience with an electronic medical record (EMR).

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