Description We are seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Front Office Administrative Assistant to join our Contact Lens clinic in Westwood with the Department of Ophthalmology. This role is an essential part of creating a welcoming and efficient experience for our patients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Managing patient check-in and check-out processes + Scheduling and confirming patient appointments + Preparing and updating patient charts + Answering and directing phone calls + Processing and collecting patient payments + Processing insurances, authorizations, referrals Salary Range: $26.42-37.49 Hourly Qualifications Required: + One year of experience working in a medical practice. + Familiarity with current patient billing practices. + Interactional skills sufficient to promote comfortable and effective communications with patients, doctors and staff. + Ability to maintain professionalism with all patients including patients with challenging personalities. + Ability to prioritize job responsibilities. + Ability to respond quickly and calmly to urgent requests by faculty. Preferred: + Working knowledge of Ophthalmic terminology. UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.