Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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