Administrative Assistant III (Surgery Coordinator) - Retina, Westwood

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USAWork Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Salary Range: $31.88 - 45.66 Hourly

Required: 2 years experience working in a medical practice, preferably ophthalmology or other surgical specialty, and preferably experience with surgical scheduling. Working knowledge of current patient billing practices including familiarity with managed care plans and governmental plans. High School Diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent organizational skills to assure consistently effective and accurate scheduling of surgeries, communications with patients, co-workers and surgeons. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deal effectively and in a positive manner with patients of varying backgrounds and temperaments, physicians and staff. Excellent verbal communication skills to facilitate the scheduling process and instructing patients about the process. Ability to prioritize work effectively and follow-through on tasks with minimal supervision. Strong organizational skills in maintaining records to facilitate sharing records with co-worker. Flexible personality and the ability to function well despite numerous interruptions. Ability to work well under the stress of occasional emergencies that need immediate scheduling.