GATE, a division of BASS Medical Group • GATE division
Job Type: Full-time
Description
BASS Medical Group is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant at our GATE division. Located in Berkeley, but may travel to Walnut Creek if needed. The practice is recognized for its cutting-edge approach to patient service, efficient care, and modern design. Our Medical Assistants prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; and reporting patient history summary. The medical assistant will acquire all important demographic and insurance information to input into electronic medical records. They will be responsible for insurance benefit verification and medication/procedure authorizations. In addition, the medical assistant will work in telephone reception, to serve the patients in communication with the practice. They will be responsible for medical records and disability forms.
Requirements
Requirements for the position:
- Previous medical experience in an outpatient office setting is required.
- Attitude: enthusiastic, positive, ready to work and give best effort
- Communication skills: excellent in telephone communication
- Work habits: Self-starter, reliable, dedicated
- Internal Tempo: able to work in a fast-paced setting, able to multi-task
- Interpersonal skills: tactful, sincere, able to develop positive and productive working relationships with superiors and peers
Skills required:
- Experience in outpatient medical office setting
- Knowledge of medical insurance industry (PPOs, Medicare, HMOs)
- Knowledge of electronic health records and medical office software
- Knowledge of medical billing
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to type forty words per minute
- Ability to make quick mathematical computations and tabulation
- Ability to carry out oral and written instructions
- Knowledge of business English and spelling
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD, Aflac Insurances, Nationwide Pet Insurance, FSA & HSA, 401K Retirement, Paid Time off, and paid holidays.
Compensation will be based on experience.
Qualified candidates only, please send resume and cover letter.
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