The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Administrative Assistant to join the NPBHS CORE services. Primary duties include:

• Answering and processing ACCESS Center phone lines
• Front desk patient check-in and discharge
• Patient scheduling
• Verifying insurance benefits
• Other duties as assigned

Salary range: $23.49-$33.34 Hourly

Working knowledge of Medi-Cal, HMO's, PPO's, third party payors, etc., authorizations and eligibility requirements and regulations
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, windows, Outlook e-mail and basic knowledge of PC applications
Knowledge of NPBHS and Medical Enterprise supported services, Care Connect (EPIC) systems (preferred)
Ability to perform the functions of patient encounters, registration and appointment scheduling using a computerized system
Ability to perform responsibilities with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
Knowledge of basic psychiatric terminology to converse with physicians, clinicians, patients and public
Writing skills to complete patient information and business correspondence from general oral and/or written instruction
Demonstrate ability to work independently and to appropriately prioritize work
Skill in performing basic arithmetic operations such as adding and subtracting to determine financial eligibility or required deposits
Strong communication skills to interact diplomatically with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds to obtain information

Experience in working as part of a team, establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all staff members, management and the public.

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.