Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation District
Santa Cruz , California
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Administrative Assistant - Pfleger Liver and General Surgery Suite
UCLA
Application
Details
Posted: 11-Jun-25
Location: Los Angeles, California
Internal Number: 147819695
Description
Under the general supervision of the Manager, the Administrative Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring smooth front desk operations and delivering an exceptional patient experience in our multidisciplinary clinic.
Key Responsibilities:
Greet and check in patients with professionalism and courtesy.
Pre-register new patients and verify insurance coverage and pre-certification needs.
Utilize the CareConnect system to enter and update patient demographic and insurance information.
Prepare billing and medical record documents prior to patient visits.
Collaborate with back office staff to resolve scheduling or patient flow issues.
Collect and review charge documents for accuracy and submit to billing.
Process payments, including cash and credit card transactions, and prepare deposits for the finance office.
Schedule appointments in CareConnect for assigned physicians and clinics.
Perform patient check-out, including obtaining authorizations for follow-up studies and scheduling with other departments.
Provide prompt, courteous telephone and in-person support.
Assist with collecting and compiling clinic census data.
Schedule outpatient clinic visits for all physicians utilizing the center.
Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.
Oversight and Work Environment:
This role reports to the Manager, Administrative Nurse, and Working Supervisor, who collectively oversee operations and coverage scheduling. While supervision is available, the role requires the ability to independently organize and prioritize daily tasks based on established clinic guidelines. Work is periodically reviewed for quality and adherence to protocol.
Salary Range: $29.42-$40.44/hourly
Qualifications
Required:
Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care community
Detailed knowledge of hospital admissions/registration procedures
Knowledge of third party insurances, government programs and other insurance agencies for purposes of obtaining any necessary authorizations for treatment
Ability to research medical diagnosis and procedure codes in CPT Code book and ICD-9_CM code book
Recent patient registration and appointment scheduling experience
Typing skill sufficient to input verbal or written data into CRT with accuracy and speed
Ability to accept ambiguous circumstances and take action where answers to a problem are not readily apparent
Ability to use diplomacy and respect confidentiality in sensitive situations
Ability to deal with patients from diverse backgrounds, referring physicians, clinic staff, insurance companies, the media, government agencies and other groups in a professional, diplomatic and compassionate manner whether by phone or in person
Preferred:
English/Spanish bilingual oral communications skills to conduct admission/registration interviews
Working knowledge of patient-related policies and procedures, as well as a thorough understanding of the University system
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.