UCLA Health

Administrative Assistant - Pfleger Liver and General Surgery

UCLA Health$66K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Typing skill for accurate data entry
  • Ability to operate in ambiguous situations
  • Diplomatic communication while maintaining confidentiality
  • Skill in completing assignments efficiently
  • Ability to prioritize under demanding conditions
  • Effective oral and written communication
  • Experience in interacting with diverse patient groups
  • Basic arithmetic skills for cashiering functions
  • Familiarity with medical diagnosis and procedure codes
  • Demonstrated customer service and time management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and database systems

Responsibilities

  • Greet and check in patients with professionalism
  • Pre-register new patients and verify insurance
  • Utilize CareConnect for patient information management
  • Prepare billing and medical records for visits
  • Collaborate with staff to address scheduling issues
  • Collect and submit accurate charge documents
  • Process payments and prepare deposits
  • Schedule appointments for physicians and clinics
  • Facilitate patient check-out and follow-up authorizations
  • Provide prompt support via phone and in-person
  • Assist in compiling clinic census data

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a multidisciplinary clinic
  • Collaborative work environment with healthcare professionals
  • Chance to make a significant impact on patient experience
  • Consistent weekday schedule for work-life balance
  • Access to continued training and development opportunities
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Posted Date

09/15/2026

Salary Range: $31.88 - 45.66 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

32958

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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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: $31.88-$45.66/hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:

  • Typing skill sufficient to input verbal or written data into computer systems 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
  • Skill in following through on assignments to completion
  • Skill in prioritizing assignments to complete work in a timely manner when there are changes in assignment, pressures of deadlines, competing requirements and heavy workload
  • Oral and written communication skills to convey information clearly to patients, faculty and staff
  • Ability to deal with patients from diverse backgrounds, referring physicians, clinic staff, insurance companies, the media, government agencies Required and other groups in a professional, diplomatic and compassionate manner whether by phone or in person
  • Skill in performing basic arithmetic operations; maintaining statistics and performing cashiering functions. Required Ability to maintain confidentiality on patient and physician issues
  • Ability to research medical diagnosis and procedure codes in CPT Code book and ICD-9_CM code book
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality on patient and physician issues
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, customer service skills, time management and organizational skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word & PC and access database systems

Preferred:

  • English/Spanish bilingual oral communication skills to conduct admission/registration interviews
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare community
  • Working knowledge of patient related policies and procedures, as well as a thorough understanding of the University system
  • Working knowledge of patient related policies and procedures, as well as a thorough understanding of the University system
  • Experience with UCLA encounter registration system
  • Recent patient registration and appointment scheduling experience
  • Experience in working in a medical clinic setting


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.
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