Administrative Medical Assistant Job in Los Angeles 90094, California Us
Playa Vista Medical Center
Urgent Occupational Medicine
Position SummaryAdministrative Medical Assistants enter Patient Data and Insurance Information into the Registration System, verify insurance, collect co-pays and deductibles, answer phones, manage cash drawer and other duties as assigned. Requires a mature reliable person capable of multi-tasking.
Position Accountability
The following are essential job requirements:
- Basic typing, keyboard, and computer skills and knowledge
- Efficient filing skills
- Basic grammar, spelling and arithmetic skills
- Entry level knowledge of Health Insurance Plans, Co-Pays and Deductibles
- Ensures reconciliation of charges on a daily basis and ensures the log of all reconciled accounts is maintained; Identifies steps to improve process flow.
- Functions as an effective team member within the organization, and cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations.
- Communicates effectively with department personnel, medical staff, patients, and families.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Job Specifications
Minimum Education Preferred
- High School or equivalent, some College preferred
Preferred Certification/Registration
- Basic knowledge of Front Office MA Training
Minimum Experience
2 years of Customer Service Experience
Advanced Telephone Skills
Knowledge of Medical/Insurance Billing and Collection Practices
Required Skills
Administrative
- Data Entry
- File Maintenance
- Good Written and Oral Communication Skills
- Customer Service Experience
- Basic Software Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word
Working Conditions
- Possibility of occasional exposure to patient elements
- Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
- Subject to many interruptions
Physical Demands
- Light physical effort (Lift/Carry up to 10 lbs)
- Manual dexterity and mobility
- Mostly sedentary work
- Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
- Occasional standing/walking
- Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment (Lift/Carry up to 20 lbs)
Work Schedule
This position requires weekend coverage