2 years of administrative support experience in healthcare or medical office settings.
2 years of experience with patient registration and appointment scheduling.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with professional etiquette.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in multitasking while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes.
Experience in verifying insurance eligibility and obtaining authorizations.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and schedule surgical and laser procedures for ophthalmologists.
Schedule pre-operative testing and appointments for patients.
Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain prior authorizations.
Act as a patient liaison throughout the pre- and post-operative process.
Maintain accurate patient records in the electronic medical record system.
Provide administrative support to ensure smooth clinic operations.
Benefits
Concierge-level patient experience focus.
Opportunity to work in a specialized Oculoplastics clinic.
Indefinite employment duration for job stability.
Monday-Friday work schedule for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
General Information
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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Posted Date
11/10/2026
Salary Range: $31.88 - 45.66 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
33921
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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We are seeking a highly organized and patient-centered Surgery Coordinator to coordinate all aspects of surgical coordinating for ophthalmologists in our Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery (Oculoplastics) clinic and ensuring a concierge-level patient experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Coordinate and schedule patient surgical and laser procedures for assigned faculty physicians
Schedule required pre-operative testing and appointments
Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain necessary prior authorizations
Serve as a patient liaison, guiding patients through the pre- and post-operative process
Maintain accurate documentation and patient records within the electronic medical record system
Provide general clinic and administrative support as needed to ensure smooth daily operations
Salary Range: $31.88-45.66 Hourly
Job Qualifications
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Required:
2 years of administrative support experience in a healthcare, medical office, ambulatory care, or patient service environment.
2 years experience with patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, referrals, and authorization processes.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing using proper grammar and professional etiquette.
Ability to prioritize tasks, exercise sound judgment, work independently with minimal supervision, and adapt to frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of medical terminology, insurance benefits, referral processes, and authorization procedures.
Ability to verify insurance eligibility, obtain authorizations, and communicate financial responsibilities to patients.
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.
About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
