Administrative Assistant II - Calabasas Ophthalmology

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  JOB DUTIES
  

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 Hourly

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  JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  

Qualifications

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).