Description
Our UCLA Health Ronald Reagan Hospital is seeking to hire a full-time Front Desk Assistant to join the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Primary duties include :
- Answering and directing central phone lines
- Front desk duties (greeting, check-in, discharge, preparation of patient charts, etc.)
- Patient scheduling, interviewing, encounter registration
- Verifying insurance benefits and record benefit for finance review
- Monitoring collection, quality control, and processing of charge documents
- Updating referrals and new authorization dates and extended treatments
- Other administrative duties as assigned
Please note, all employees are required to float or travel to all UCLA Orthopedic Clinics as assigned.
Salary range : $26.42 / hr - $37.49 / hr
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year work experience in a customer service environmentWorking knowledge of Medi-Cal, HMOs, PPOs, third party payors, authorization and eligibility requirements and regulationsAbility to perform the functions patient encounters, registration, and appointment scheduling using a computerized systemKnowledge of medical terminologyWorking knowledge of Orthopedic Surgery terminology (highly preferred)Working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 codes (preferred)Knowledge of patient related policies and proceduresKnowledge of Microsoft Word, Windows, Outlook, and other PC ApplicationsKnowledge of Medical Enterprise supported services, Care Connect (EPIC) systems (preferred)Skill in performing basic arithmetic operationsSufficient typing skillsStrong communication skillsAbility to work part of a team, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all staff members, management, and the publicProficiency in speaking Spanish (highly preferred)