Description
Front Office Administrative Support professionals play a key role in ensuring a positive patient experience and efficient clinic operations by providing exceptional customer service, coordinating patient appointments, managing registration and insurance verification, and supporting physicians, nurses, and staff in a fast-paced pediatric outpatient setting. This position serves as a vital liaison between patients, families, and the clinical care team while maintaining smooth clinic flow from check-in through check-out. Key Responsibilities:
- Answer and manage incoming patient calls, schedule new and follow-up appointments, and coordinate communication between patients and providers.
- Verify patient demographics, insurance information, referrals, and authorizations while maintaining accurate electronic medical records in CareConnect.
- Register, check in, and check out patients, collect payments, and provide After Visit Summaries and patient education materials.
- Support patient care coordination by assisting with appointment scheduling, referrals, ancillary testing, and follow-up communications.
- Resolve patient inquiries related to billing, medical records, appointments, and clinic procedures with a focus on outstanding customer service.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with UCLA Health policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform administrative duties including document scanning, record management, mail distribution, fax processing, and maintaining an organized reception area.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and clinic staff to ensure efficient patient flow, support clinic operations, and provide coverage during staffing needs.
$27.74-$39.36
Qualifications
Required:
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with physicians and staff in a high volume setting.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments
- Skill in efficiently and accurately facilitating the appointment making process, including transportation arrangements and maintain sub-specialty physician schedules
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate multiple appointments with staff from many clinical services at the UCLA Medical Center
Preferred:
- Skill in using a PC with associated programs including Word, Excel, and Email
- Skill in demonstrating work experience with a database computer program
- Knowledge of major medical insurance plans and types of coverage provided
- Knowledge of medical terminology
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