Ambulatory Care Administrative Coordinator 3

Job Description

Job Function Summary:

 Involves the administrative services and operations for health care clinics or centers, in accordance with federal, local, and internal standards, policies, and regulations. Typically includes operations, fiscal management, program planning, and / or external marketing activities. Management levels may include oversight of clinical patient care. (Note, when primary focus is patient care, see Ambulatory Patient Care Services job function.)

 Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

 Applies broad knowledge of ambulatory care clinics clinical, regulatory and operational practices to implement and monitor the business operations of a clinic. Including but not limited to verifying billing, documentation, financial reporting, IT Systems, facilities and procedures are compliant and meet standards set forth by UCSF and regulatory bodies such as TJC. Serves as liaison for Ophthalmology’s concierge patients. Coordinates consults, Lasik surgeries for Refractive service, educates patients on Lasik procedures and eligibility, collects fees for refractive procedures, assists with ordering of equipment and supplies. Coordinates with external and internal medical providers to ensure timely patient access for acute and urgent patients. Coordinates with surgeons and patients for collection of the premium lens fees, for complex cataract surgeries

 Department Overview 

 The department of Ophthalmology is a large multi-specialty practice spanning over four locations including the Parnassus, Mission Bay and Berkeley Campuses. Our practice treats all levels of optometric and ophthalmic pathology, from basic refractive correction to complex conditions of the eye. We possess a diverse patient and treat both pediatric and adult populations. The department is a high throughput ambulatory clinic that is procedure and outpatient based.