Administrative Assistant II, Float - OBGYN (Santa Monica)
UCLA
Application
Details
Posted: 31-Oct-24
Location: Santa Monica, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 144042051
Description
As an Administrative Assistant II floater for the Department of OBGYN, responsibilities include answering, screening and responding to patient phone calls, scheduling clinic appointments, confirming clinic appointments, assisting patients with scheduling diagnostic tests, preparing charts and documents for clinic visits, filing, assisting with obtaining insurance pre-certifications and referral authorizations, process requests for medical records, process medication refill requests, and assist with processing disability and return-to-work forms for patients. The AA II will travel and work at other UCLA OBGYN clinics throughout the community as assigned by the supervisor for coverage. Work is assigned and reviewed on an as needed basis. This position works independently, receiving general direction from Supervisor (MSO), Clinical Director, COO and/ or faculty.
Salary Range: $25.60 - $36.33 Hourly
Qualifications
Required:
·Demonstrated basic knowledge of physician office policies and procedures
·Demonstrated computer skills including word-processing, use of spreadsheets and data entry
·Ability to communicate effectively with medical, nursing and administrative personnel, regulatory agencies and study sponsors.
·Skill and experience in operating office machines including hospital based computer systems
·Skill and experience in composing clear and understandable written memos and reports using correct grammar
·Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely and accurate manner
·Skill in communicating with patients, families and referring physicians with diplomacy
·Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
·Superior typing skills to prepare correspondence, reports and other written materials with speed and accuracy
·Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in workload and assignments, pressures of deadlines, and/or a heavy workload.
·Ability to work flexible hours and travel to department clinics, as assigned.
Preferred:
·Familiarity with physician office billing procedures
·Knowledge of University’s Electronic Health Record System
·Knowledge of UCLA School of Medicine and hospital nursing processes
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.