Back Office Medical Assistant

Our Visalia office is seeking a full time Back Office Medical Assistant. 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 will need to be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all administrative and direct patient care tasks in a clinical setting to patients.
• Obtain Lab/test results from outside as well as sending standing orders to designated labs
• Processing prior authorizations for various tests MD orders
• Contacting insurance companies to file appeals or obtain verbal authorizations for urgent treatment
• Working closely with providers to coordinate patient care needs
• Providing patients with referrals for continuing care
• Educate patients about medical processes and procedures
• Experience with EHR systems
• Customer service experience
• Multiple Phone Lines/Experience in a fast paced work environment
• Medical Terminology, OSHA and HIPAA training
• Experience with Medicare, HMO and PPO insurance payers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Proven problem solving, analytical and decision making skills
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)

Education/Certification Requirements:

• High School diploma required
• Valid MA Certification

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:

$16.50-$21.00/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.