Administrative Assistant III - Pasadena, Ophthalmology

Join our dynamic team! We're looking for an organized, proactive, and patient-centered Surgery Coordinator to play a key role in delivering exceptional care to our ophthalmology patients. In this fast-paced role, you'll be the go-to person for coordinating all aspects of surgery across multiple specialties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and schedule patient surgeries, including pre-op and post-op visits
• Manage insurance verifications and pre-authorizations
• Coordinate financial and medical clearance
• Provide patient education and instructions
• Provide back-up support for the front desk

Salary Range: $29.42-42.14

Required:

• At least 4 years' experience working in a medical office.
• Knowledge and proficiency with insurance coding, includingMedical CCS billing/authorization guidelines.
• Experience scheduling patient appointments in computerized appointment scheduling system.
• Strong insurance verification and pre-registration background.
• Working knowledge of basic medical terminology and diseases, as it applies to the eye.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interaction skills with patients, physicians and fellow staff members
• Demonstrate professional and effective work skills to handle all responsibilities within a fast-paced, high pressure setting
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate clinical operations as needed.
• Sufficient computer keyboard skills to perform appointment scheduling, encountering, emailing, and other related computer tasks.