Medical Assistant/Scribe

BASS MEDICAL GROUP • Antioch, CA

16h

About The Position

This role involves performing administrative and direct patient care tasks in a clinical setting, primarily at the check-out stage. The Medical Assistant/Scribe will be responsible for obtaining lab and test results, processing prior authorizations for ordered tests, and communicating with insurance companies for appeals or urgent treatment authorizations. The position requires close collaboration with providers to coordinate patient care needs, providing patients with referrals, and educating them about medical processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Electronic Medical Records programs (EPIC Preferred)
• Customer Service Experience
• Multiple Phone Lines/Experience in a fast paced work environment
• Medical Terminology, OSHA and HIPAA training
• Experience with Medicare, HMO and PPO insurance payers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Proven problem solving, analytical and decision making skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Perform all administrative and direct patient care tasks in a clinical setting to patients at check out.
• Obtain Lab/test results from outside as well as sending standing orders to designated labs.
• Processing prior authorizations for various tests MD orders.
• Contacting insurance companies to file appeals or obtain verbal authorizations for urgent treatment.
• Working closely with providers to coordinate patient care needs.
• Providing patients with referrals for continuing care.
• Educate patients about medical processes and procedure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed