La Jolla LASIK Institute

Business/Accountant/Finance Intern

Un-paid Internship

La Jolla LASIK Institute — La Jolla, California

Position Type: Un-paid Internship

Description

HELP US TAKE LA JOLLA LASIK INSTITUTE TO THE NEXT LEVEL!  

Our interns have participated in the Academic Internship Program (AIP) and received credit for their internship through UCSD.

"As CEO of La Jolla LASIK Institute, I am looking for a talented and experienced finance intern to learn to manage and lead a finance team. The successful individual in this critical position will learn how to be responsible for the oversight, administration and hands on running of an overall finance team. Learning from the bookkeeper and CEO, the decisions you learn to make and effectiveness you demonstrate will be a vital factor in any future company's performance.  As we significantly grow our LASIK practice during the next few years, financial reporting and decision-making will have a big impact on the company’s overall success,” Angela Nahl, MD, CEO

At La Jolla LASIK Institute, we are committed to our core values:

World Class Results

Personalized Care

Professionalism

Sincerity

These values are alive at our company and we live them every day while pursuing our purpose of “We don’t just improve vision. We make dreams come true.”

For the ideal candidate looking for something special and who can answer "yes" to all of the following questions, this is the opportunity for you.

• Do you love numbers and metrics?

• Do you live by the expression “Say what you are going to do and do what you’ve said?”

• Can you balance listening and understanding with the need to be firm?

• Are you comfortable and confident in a high-profile role within the organization?

• Is it more important for others to respect you than to necessarily be your friend?

• Do you hate office politics as much as we do?

• Are you seeking an atmosphere of open and direct communication, clear and mutually established priorities and expectations, and a culture of performance and accountability?

• Are you professional and results driven?

• Are you committed to win?

• Do you exceed people's expectations on a regular basis?

• Do you have a passion to succeed?

• Do you want to make a big mark on the success of our company that can clearly be seen by everyone?

• Do you want to work at a company that is driven to reshape its industry?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, we want to meet you!

Our Company:

La Jolla LASIK Institute is a successful locally-owned and privately-funded eye institute. With a highly personalized and medically world-class system of patient care, La Jolla LASIK Institute makes dreams come true for people frustrated with the limitations of glasses and contact lenses. While many LASIK companies have gone out of business or are struggling mightily, La Jolla LASIK continues to grow and is positioned to continue to more than double revenues again this year.

The Position:

La Jolla LASIK Institute is seeking a business and finance intern. This position will be hands-on in all financial and business reporting aspects of our company. The business and finance intern will be expected to be a useful voice in business and financial planning. As the company grows, the intern will have the opportunity to learn and grow into more responsibility.

Learn to take on the following Responsibilities:

• Develop, create, and track daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly key performance indicators.
• Ensure all electronic and paper filing systems are current and well organized.

• Create a new budgeting process that also tracks actual expenses.
• Analyze current software, recommend any changes and implement recommendations.

• Work with bookkeeper to ensure accuracy of financial statements.

• Complete special projects and additional duties as required.

• The ideal candidate will be able to make and implement many of the above decisions on his/her own once competency has been demonstrated to senior management.

• Assist clinic with administrative tasks, eg. organizing patient ledgers

• At La Jolla LASIK Institute, your values, abilities, and demonstrable track record of success are more important than direct experience. The ideal candidate will fit the following criteria:

Major in Accounting, Economics, Management Science, Mathematics, or Statistics preferred.

Strong ability in Excel

Experience with Quickbooks a plus but not required

Previous experience in accounting

Great communication skills

Excellent analytic skills and strong attention to detail.

Strong computer skills, specifically with GSuite programs

Location:

La Jolla, California

ID:

844406

Employer:

La Jolla LASIK Institute

Posting Date:

September 14th, 2018

Expiration Date:

September 14th 2019

Division:

Ophthalmology, Optometry, Health Care, Medicine

Organization Description:

La Jolla LASIK Institute

Desired Major(s):

Economics, Mathematics, Math-Computer Science, Business Analytics, Management Science, Applied Mathematics, Rady MBA, Master Business Analytics, Master Finance, Leadership of Healthcare Organizations, Data Science and Engineering, Master Business Administration, Master of Finance, Graduate Students, Grad student, Applied Math, Data Science

Desired Minor(s):

Accounting, Business, Management Science, Math-Computer Science, Mathematics (Applied), Economics, Mathematics Education, Mathematics

Job Function:

Administrative, Consulting, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Financial Services, Healthcare, Management Information Systems, Management/Administration, Marketing/Sales, Operations/Logistics, Public Relations/Advertising, Writing/Editing

Duration:

1 year minimum

Approximate Hours Per Week:

10

Desired Start Date:

October 10th, 2018

Salary Level:

Unpaid

Contact Information

Apply through hiring portal only.

Phone calls and emails are not accepted.

Additional Documents

Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, Other Documents

Documents Required

Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, Other Documents

Requested Document Notes

cover letter, transcript, resume, and a joke

Travel Percentage

No Travel

Important Dates

Posted On:

September 14th, 2018

Application Deadline

September 14th, 2019

Apply through hiring portal only.

Phone calls and emails are not accepted.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Responsibility
• Accuracy
• Professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Motivation to learn all components of the role
• Bilingual English/Spanish

DUTIES:

• Greets patients
• Verifies insurance co-payments
• Answers phone lines
• Files medical charts 
• Schedules patient appointments
• Makes appointment reminder calls
• Prepares patient charts and materials for the following day and week
• Keeps inventory of supplies
• Follows up with patients
• And much more

POSITION:

• Full time
• Hourly

DOCUMENTS:

Cover Letter, Resume, (and Transcript for students and new grads)

What appeals to you about our medical practice and this position? Which of your abilities set you apart? Please include your cover letter, resume, and a joke so we know you read this far.

Apply only through the online link:

https://angela-b-nahl-m-d-inc.oasisrecruit.com/

Full Time Medical Office Internship / Medical Scribe Internship/Spanish-Speaking is a Plus

Only apply if you are available full time OR are available part time now, and full time after graduation in May or June this year, 2026

La Jolla LASIK Institute — La Jolla, California

DESIRED SKILLS

• Accurate Record Keeping
• Highly responsible
• Great Organizer
• Writing

DESCRIPTION

Learn to scribe and see patients in a medical office! Learn the proper technique and medical terminology to be a medical scribe. Learn also to take patient histories and document them correctly, as well as learning about creating patient assessments and plans and documenting them. In addition, this position teaches you everything about private practice medicine.  You will be involved in front desk, ophthalmic assisting, surgical planning, and many many other medical office responsibilities.  This position involves daily patient contact and daily contact with the physician owner.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Clerical accuracy
2. Incredible focus and organization
3. Anticipates what needs to get done and does it
4. Disciplined

LOCATION

In-Person, La Jolla, California (on Scripps campus, which is immediately adjacent to UCSD)

COMPANY

La Jolla LASIK Institute

Minimum 2 years to permanent, growth opportunities in our center!

Documents:

• Cover Letter, 
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript
• A Joke so we know you read this whole thing and actually want the job

Apply only through the online link:

https://angela-b-nahl-m-d-inc.oasisrecruit.com/

Also:

What appeals to you about our medical practice and this internship? Which of your abilities set you apart? Please include your resume, cover letter, your transcript, and a joke.

TAGS

Ophthalmology, Optometry, Health Care, Medicine

La Jolla LASIK Institute is a busy LASIK and Cataract practice with a reputation for the pursuit of excellence.  Harvard-educated physician Angela Nahl delivers world-class results using a highly personalized system of patient care. La Jolla LASIK makes dreams come true for people frustrated with the limitations of glasses and contact lenses. We believe our success is attributed to our wholehearted commitment to our core values:

World Class Results • Personalized Care • Respect • Integrity

We live these values every day at La Jolla LASIK Institute while pursuing our purpose of “We don’t just improve vision. We make dreams come true.”

We are looking for a full-time ophthalmic technician who is steady, organized, reliable, professional, and every day is driven to get things done, to join our team. The ideal candidate has a COA or COT certification or higher or is able to obtain certification within 6 months of starting work.

Responsibilities Include:

• Greets patients, introduces self and guides to appropriate exam area
• Does pre-testing on Auto-refractor, Pentacam, IOL Master 700 or Argos, and iCare tonometry
• Takes patient history, visual acuities, checks for ocular dominance
• Dials prescription from Auto-refractor into Phoropter and checks visual acuity and refracts as appropriate
• Checks Schirmer's
• Answers ophthalmology-related patient calls and triages patients
• Educates patient on pre- and post-operative care
• Calls pharmacies regarding prescriptions/prior authorizations
• Responsible for daily maintenance and stocking of exam lanes (open and close)
• Maintains an orderly clinic
• Anticipates supply needs and requests supply re-orders timely
• Maintains sterile technique in accordance with OSHA standards
• Maintains patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
• Performs additional testing such as Visual Fields
• Performs all clerical duties related to the patient and the practice
• Opportunity to assist in procedures

Access to Benefits as per availability:

• Paid Sick Leave
• Health Insurance $ for full time employee
• Metlife Dental Dmo Met185
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Superior Vision
• Chubb Term Life (10 Year Or 20 Year)
• Standard Long Term Disability
• Chubb Accident (Diamond, Diamond W Dis, Gold, Gold W Dis, Platinum, Or Platinum W Dis)
• Chubb Critical Illness (10k, 20k, Or 30k)
• Chubb Hospital (3 Plan Types)
• Chubb Std (3 Month, 6 Month, Or 12 Month)
• Gfcl Metlife Dental Par Plan 
• Legal Shield
• Retirement Plan

To Apply

Documents:

Cover Letter, Resume, Joke

What appeals to you about our medical practice and this position? Which of your abilities set you apart? Please include your resume, your cover letter, and a joke.  Don't worry, we aren't judging your sense of humor!

Apply only through the online link:

https://angela-b-nahl-m-d-inc.oasisrecruit.com/

La Jolla LASIK Institute

Medical Biller

Help us take La Jolla LASIK Institute to the next level.

"As CEO of La Jolla LASIK Institute, I am looking for a talented and experienced medical biller. The successful individual in this critical position will be responsible for properly coding and billing in a timely fashion.   As we significantly grow our LASIK practice during the next few years, detail oriented and efficient and accurate medical billing will make a big impact on the company’s overall success.”

Angela Nahl, MD, CEO

At La Jolla LASIK Institute, we are committed to our core values:

Integrity in our medical and business dealings builds trust and lifelong relationships

Service to our patients is our passion

Precision in measurement and procedures brings us world-class results

These values are alive at our company and we live them every day while pursuing our purpose of “We don’t just improve vision. We make dreams come true.”

For the “A player” looking for something special and who can answer "yes" to all of the following questions, this is the opportunity for you.

• Do you live by the expression “Say what you are going to do and do what you’ve said?”

• Can you balance listening and understanding with the need to be firm?

• Are you comfortable and confident in a high-profile role within the organization?

• When the game is on the line, do you want the ball in your hands?

• Is it more important for others to respect you than to necessarily be your friend?

• Do you hate office politics as much as we do?

• Are you seeking an atmosphere of open and direct communication, clear and mutually established priorities and expectations, and a culture of performance and accountability?

• Are you professional and results driven?

• Are you committed to win?

• Do you exceed people's expectations on a regular basis?

• Do you have a passion to succeed?

• Do you want to make a big mark on the success of our company?

• Do you want to work at a company that is driven to reshape its industry?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, we want to meet you!

Our Company

La Jolla LASIK Institute is a successful locally-owned and privately-funded eye institute. With a highly personalized and medically world-class system of patient care, La Jolla LASIK Institute makes dreams come true for people frustrated with the limitations of glasses and contact lenses. While many LASIK companies have gone out of business or are struggling mightily, La Jolla LASIK continues to grow and is positioned to continue to more than double revenues again this year.

The Position

La Jolla LASIK Institute is seeking a professional and high-performing medical biller and front office administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position will be hands-on in all aspects of the business, with a primary focus on insurance billing, credentialing and claim submissions. In addition, the front office administrator is expected to be the first step in creating an amazing patient experience. You will balance a consistently positive attitude towards patients with a determined, relentless pitbull attitude in dealing with insurance claims.

At La Jolla LASIK Institute, your previous experience, demonstrable track record of success and ability to take a task from concept to complete are most important. We’re looking for someone who will excel with the following responsibilities:

Adept at insurance billing, verification and credentialing.

Tenacious, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to take a task from start to finish with little oversight.

Expert knowledge of ICD10 codes and billing modifiers.

Take claim denials, close the loop and resubmit. Perform all follow-up duties associated with billing, adjustments, and collections.

Create accurate reports for accounts payable and receivable.

Answer inbound calls, schedule appointments and address patient concerns to allow the staff to continue to provide excellent patient care.

Create, implement and manage an orderly record keeping and filing system.

Apply

If you feel you are an outstanding, professional medical biller  and would like to join a dynamic, growing company, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a joke (so we know you read all the way to the bottom and are not just spamming us) through the website.

Phone calls are not accepted.

About Us:

Join our leading refractive ophthalmology practice, specializing in advanced LASIK/PRK, Cataract, YAG/Argon/SLT laser, and various corneal and eyelid surgeries. We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and achieving outstanding visual outcomes. Our team is committed to a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented full-time Surgery Scheduler to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of surgical scheduling for our LASIK/PRK, Cataract, and YAG laser patients. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of ophthalmic procedures, and the ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule and coordinate all surgical procedures, including LASIK/PRK, Cataract, YAG/Argon/SLT laser surgeries, and  various corneal and eyelid procedures, ensuring optimal utilization of operating room time amongst multiple surgery centers and locations. 
• Communicate effectively with patients, explaining surgical processes, pre-operative instructions, and post-operative care.
• Obtain insurance authorizations and verify patient eligibility for surgical procedures. Collect payment and arrange payment plan options with patients as needed. 
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, nurses, and other clinic staff to ensure a seamless patient experience.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and surgical schedules.
• Address patient inquiries and concerns with professionalism and empathy.
• Process necessary paperwork and documentation related to surgeries.
• Manage cancellation and rescheduling of appointments courteously and efficiently.
• Adhere to all HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Front desk duties including answering phones, checking and responding to patients through Weave VOIP and HIPPA compliant text message 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual in Spanish-preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in surgical scheduling, preferably in an ophthalmology setting.
• Strong knowledge of ophthalmic terminology and surgical procedures (LASIK/PRK, Cataract, YAG).
• Familiarity with insurance verification and authorization processes.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in general office software, paper charts and EMR.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Prior EPIC experience is a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Must be willing to travel (up to two days a week) to our outside clinics in Chula Vista and El Cajon
• Must have reliable transportation
• At least 1 year of scribing experience-ophthalmology preferred but not required  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and supportive team.
• Modern and welcoming work environment.
• Professional development opportunities

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application portal. In your cover letter, please highlight your experience in ophthalmic surgical scheduling and your passion for patient care.

We look forward to hearing from you!