Medical Assistant

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health 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


Certified Medical Assistant


CPR Certified


Bilingual is preferred


Previous Hematology and Oncology experience is strongly preferred.


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


Salary dependent on experience


Equal Opportunity Employer


Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person