Administrative Assistant III - Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Westwood

Administrative Assistant III - Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Westwood - - 32670 - UCLA Health

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Administrative Assistant III - Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Westwood

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Posted Date

08/24/2026

Salary Range: $30.36 - 43.49 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

indefinite

Job #

32584

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 Cataract & Refractive Surgery clinic and ensuring a concierge-level patient experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and schedule patient surgical and laser procedures for assigned faculty physicians
• Schedule required pre-operative testing and appointments
• Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain necessary prior authorizations, and provide guidance on billing
• Serve as a patient liaison, guiding patients through the pre- and post-operative process
• Maintain accurate documentation and patient records within the electronic medical record system
• Provide general clinic and administrative support as needed to ensure smooth daily operations

Salary Range: $30.36-43.49 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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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.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

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