Administrative Assistant - Liver-Small Bowel Transplant Services

Description

In this role you will provide administrative support to the Liver Transplant Program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Prepare and process patient referrals
• Screen program-related calls and schedule outpatient procedures for transplant evaluations, waitlist and post-transplant
• Manage patient charges and obtain authorizations for patient appointments, testing, procedures, and admissions
• Assist in outpatient clinic activities
• Handle typing, faxing, and maintain weekly program records
• Take on other duties as assigned

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is passionate about making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.

Salary Range $31.88-$45.66/hourly

Qualifications

Required

• Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to communicate with patients, referring physicians, transplant team members, insurance companies case managers, governmental agencies, hospital staff, and other groups in a professional, diplomatic manner over the telephone and in person
• Ability to abstract medical information accurately from patient file
• Working knowledge of resources within outpatient and an acute care medical center with commensurate ability to refer individuals to appropriate departments
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Demonstrated skill in operating a PC and laser printer to quickly and accurately prepare, type and distribute forms, correspondence, and schedules.
• Demonstrated skill in routine data entry
• Demonstrated skill in operating copy machine, and other standard office equipment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential patient information
• Previous experience in a health care setting working with health care professionals and patients
• Knowledge of UCLA Medical Center policy and procedures