Medical Assistant (Radiation Oncology)

Description BASS Cancer Center seeks an experienced Part-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 including:

• 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 Requirements Mandatory qualifications:
• 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 verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• 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. Strongly preferred qualifications: Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Infusion office experience Medical terminology Preferred 1+ years’ experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient medical clinic Bilingual – Spanish Compensation Package At BASS Medical Group, we understand that a comprehensive, high quality, and affordable health benefits program is now more essential than ever. The overall well-being of our employees is at the forefront of our focus. With this in mind, we offer our eligible employees a generous benefits program. Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical through Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Low-Cost Dental and Vision, Medical FSA & HSA. Retirement Savings & Income Security: Basic Life & AD&D Insurance, Long Term Disability, 401K plan with an employer contribution, Access to Financial Advisors, Identity Theft Program. Work/Life Balance Benefits : Paid Time Off and Company Paid holidays, Life Assistance Program, Commuter & Parking Benefits, Secure Travel Services, Healthy Rewards Program, Will Preparation Program, Additional perks to include discounts for Cellular phone and Gym memberships. Voluntary Benefits: Optional Life & AD&D Insurance, Aflac Supplemental Insurance, Pet Insurance Compensation will be based on experience Pay Scale/Ranges: $21.00-$39.00/hour (and the hourly equivalent for salaried employees).* *Employees actual pay rate will depend on a host of factors including, without limitation, job location, specialty, skillset, education, and experience. The patey scale/ranges shown are representative of the pay rates for the job title reflected above, but an employees actual pay rate will be determined on a case-by-case basis.