Medical Assistant

Description
Are you a highly motivated and experienced Medical Assistant who thrives in providing exceptional care?
We are seeking a Medical Assistant to provide essential mainly administrative support to our physician and patients. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to patient care with excellent communication skills.
The position is for a day staff function to cover the daytime operations of the sleep center which is open during normal business hours.
About Our Sleep Lab:
The Sleep Center is located in Walnut Creek, CA.
We are a 6 bed sleep center where patients come in for testing overnight, or get arrangements made for home testing.
Our well-established, positive and well-organized work environment prioritizes excellent patient care. We’re looking for someone who thrives on teamwork, enjoys contributing to a positive patient experience, and takes initiative in problem-solving.
This is a position with an emphasis on administrative duties with patient contact.
Responsibilities:
Patient Care:
Pre-visit planning including but not limited to prior authorizations, insurance verifications, scheduling, payment collections, completion of pre-visit forms and or other paperwork as deemed necessary.
Educate patients on post-appointment care and follow-up appointments
Other duties as assigned by the lead MA
Clinical Support:
Maintain a clean and organized clinical environment
Manage medical supplies, inventory, stocking rooms
Complete paperwork and other duties as assigned
Administrative Duties:
Schedule patient appointments and manage medical records and patient messages
Answer phones, greet patients, and provide excellent customer service
Handle insurance authorizations, prior authorizations, and follow through
Submit billing, and collections
Assist with data entry, scanning, and other administrative tasks as needed
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
Knowledge of Sleep Center procedures is a plus
In-depth understanding of referral authorizations process and requirements
Understanding of billing and collections
Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to work independently as well as having a team spirit
Strong communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Accredited Medical Assistant certification
Experience in sleep medicine
Bilingual (Spanish)
Strong proficiency in EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system.
Compensation will be based on experience
Pay Range: $21.00-$39.50/Hour
*Employees’ actual pay rate will depend on a host of factors including, without limitation, job location, specialty, skillset, education, and experience. The pay 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