Medical Assistant

• 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

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

Work Location: In person