Medical Assistant

VICTORY HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY INC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

VICTORY HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY INC in Sherman Oaks seeks an experienced Medical Assistant to handle front and back office tasks in a busy hematology and oncology practice. Responsibilities include patient greeting, appointment scheduling, medical data entry, assisting during patient treatments, and maintaining an organized work area. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a High School diploma, and be certified medical assistants. The role emphasizes teamwork and patient care with a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in medical specialty practice with front and back office duties.
• Strong computer knowledge (EMR systems, Word, Excel).
• Experience in Hematology and Oncology is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients with professionalism and compassion.
• Schedule appointments and maintain patient records accurately.
• Assist the physician with medical procedures and treatments.
• Collect co-payments and verify patient insurance coverage.

Skills

patient care

data entry

computer knowledge (EMR, Word, Excel)

bilingual

communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant

CPR Certified

Job description

Benefits:

• 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:

• 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

Work Location: In person