Medical Assistant (Radiation Oncology)

BASS Medical Group; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

BASS Medical Group in Walnut Creek seeks an experienced Part-time Medical Assistant to support a fast-paced cancer center. This role covers front and back-office duties, patient intake, and procedure assistance in a collaborative environment.

Candidates should have strong communication and customer service skills, experience with insurance authorizations, and EPIC EHR. The position offers flexible hours and a supportive team focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience with insurance authorizations.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Experience with EPIC EHR preferred.
• Comfort with interacting with the elderly and disabled.

Responsibilities

• Scheduling appointments
• Responding to patient calls
• Data entry into Electronic Health Record (EPIC)
• Check-in patients for appointments
• Attending 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

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Independent work

EPIC EHR

Insurance authorizations

Data entry

Tools

EPIC

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job 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.