Medical Assistant (Radiation Oncology)

BASS MEDICAL GROUP•Walnut Creek, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

BASS Cancer Center seeks an experienced Full-time Medical Assistant in our Walnut Creek office. This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, where multi-tasking skills are key. You will have a high degree of responsibility and independence. This position will consist of front and back-office duties.

Requirements

Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfort with interacting with the elderly and disabled
Comfort with bodily fluids
Strong computer skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Electronic Health Records experience (EPIC)
2 years’ experience with insurance authorizations
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Nice To Haves

Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Infusion office experience
Medical terminology
Preferred 1+ years’ experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient medical clinic
Bilingual – Spanish

Responsibilities

Scheduling appointments
Responding to patient calls
Prior authorizations
Data entry into Electronic Health Record (EPIC)
Scanning and faxing
Check-in patients for appointments
Attend staff meetings on a monthly and/or quarterly basis outside of office hours
Process payments
Perform related duties as assigned by manager
Taking vital signs and height/weight measurements
Phlebotomy
Preparing/cleaning treatment rooms for patient examinations & procedures
Assisting MD during procedures
Administering Injections
Practicing sterile technique