Senior Medical Assistant - Oncology
About The Position
The Senior Medical Assistant provides support and clinic coordination of multiple patient care services, exercising independence in the planning and accomplishment of a wide spectrum of clerical duties. As a member of the physician practice team, this position acts as a professional liaison with patients, families, and other departments. Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we Providence know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Requirements
- Graduate of certified medical assistant program
- Upon hire: Washington Medical Assistant Certification
- Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
- 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a healthcare setting required (i.e. physician’s office, scheduler, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with emphasis in Health Care
- Experience in obtaining insurance verifications, referrals and authorizations
- Experience with Epic
Responsibilities
- Scheduling of new patients, follow-up clinic appointments, subsequent treatments, and requested diagnostic tests
- Acquiring of insurance verifications, referrals and authorizations
- Preparing and maintaining the patient's medical record
- Reconciling billing issues
- Answering multiple phone lines and triaging phone calls
Benefits
- Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
