Administrative Assistant II, Comprehensive and Urgent Care - Ophthalmology

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  JOB DUTIES
  

In this role, you will provide administrative assistance to the Comprehensive and Urgent Care unit for the Department of Ophthalmology. You will work in a fast-paced practice in Westwood and will be cross-trained to provide support to all providers. Your main responsibility is to schedule appointments for our patients and support our front desk as needed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Schedule patient appointments * Verify insurance information * Advise on prior authorization requirements * Check patients in/out * File reports, letters and billing documents into charts * Answer phone lines and patient messages Salary Range: $24.57-34.87 Hourly

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  JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  

We are looking for a friendly and dynamic candidate with… * Minimum six months of experience working in healthcare. * Working knowledge of basic medical terminology. * Familiarity with current billing practices including governmental plans such as Medicare and Medicaid. * Six months of experience scheduling patient appointments in electronic system. * Computer skills sufficient to communicate by email. * Verbal and written skills in English sufficient to communicate effectively with patients, doctors and staff. * Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with individuals of varied backgrounds effectively, with professionalism, patience and understanding. * Ability to prioritize tasks in a systematic manner to maximize efficiency. * Ability to demonstrate professionalism while dealing with the stressors of operating a multi-line telephone system. * Ability to work with frequent interruptions and to complete assignments in a timely manner. Preferred: * One year of experience working in clinical teaching environment. * One year of experience working in ophthalmology practice. * Bilingual in English and Spanish