Administrative Assistant III - Ophthalmology, Westwood

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Posted Date 08/12/2025 Salary Range: $30.36 - 43.49 Hourly Employment Type 2 - Staff: Career Duration Indefinite Job # 26097

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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We are seeking a highly organized and patient-centered Surgery Scheduler to coordinate all aspects of surgical coordinating for ophthalmologists in our Comprehensive & Urgent Care clinic. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and schedule all aspects of patient surgeries, including pre-op testing, post-op visits, and OR scheduling
• Provide administrative consultation on surgery process 
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain necessary pre-authorizations
  
• Provide front desk and general admin support as needed

Salary Range: $30.36-43.49 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Sufficient knowledge of ophthalmology and its related terminology.
• Working knowledge of basic medical terminology and diseases as it applies to the eye.
• Familiarity with current billing practices including governmental plans.
• Experience scheduling patient appointments in a computerized system.
• Ability to clearly speak and write in English using correct grammar.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain records in a clear and orderly manner at the direction of the Office Manager.
• Excellent interpersonal skills which promote pleasant and effective communications with patients, staff and doctors.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism while dealing with the stressors of operating a multi-line telephone system.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task, with minimal supervision.