Administrative Assistant II - Contact Lens Ophthalmology, Westwood

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

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.