Medical Assistant

VICTORY HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY INC

Medical Assistant

Sherman Oaks, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Paid time off

    Hematology and Oncology practice in the Sherman Oaks is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to perform both front and back office duties in a professional, organized and ethical manner and work closely with the physician in the clinical setting.

    Major Duties/Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

    Greeting patients with a friendly, compassionate and professional demeanor

    Utilizing a desktop or laptop computer for data entry and daily office functions

    Scheduling appointments (i.e. new patient, follow-up, chemotherapy, outside providers)

    Answering phones/Scanning/Faxing/Emailing

    Entering patient demographic and insurance information accurately

    Verifying patient insurance and eligibility

    Checking patients in at time of arrival

    Collecting co-payments/deductibles/account balances

    Triage/Interview patients

    Vital Signs, injections, venipunctures, gather specimens and send to lab for processing timely

    Document chief complaint/medical history/update medication list

    Request/Gather all necessary data for each patient medical record (i.e. hospital/referring physician office/radiology and or lab records)

    Maintain a clean/organized work area including front office/triage area/examination/treatment rooms

    Prepare treatment rooms before each examination

    Properly drape patients if necessary

    Sterilize instruments and maintain all medical equipment

    Assist the physician with procedures and treatments

    Review physician orders/monitor prescriptions/request authorizations

    Stock office/medical supplies and request supply orders timely based on inventory needs

    Must be a team player, passionate about patient care, self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

    Communicate efficiently with patients, physicians and other healthcare staff

    Other duties as directed by the physician and/or office manager

    Obtain insurance authorizations for all required exams and document approvals.

    Obtain information on the patient's eligibility status with the insurance company to ensure proper coverage and payment for services.

    Obtain patients' hospitalization information and enter necessary data into computer system.

    Required Experience/Job Requirements:

    3 years and above of medical specialty practice experience in BOTH front and back office duties

    High School Diploma or Equivalent

    Must be a Certified Medical Assistant

    CPR Certified

    Bilingual (English and Spanish)

    Previous Hematology and Oncology experience strongly preferred.

    Strong Computer Knowledge (i.e. EMR, Word, Excel)

    Salary dependent on experience

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour