Medical Assistant

Seeking an energetic, flexible and adaptable professional to join our small boutique plastic surgery office as a Front Office Medical Assistant. Experience in a medical setting required.

We are a private office, looking for an experienced self-motivated, attention and detail-oriented, warm and positive individual with exceptional communication and customer service skills. Must be a quick learner with great initiative, professionalism and enthusiasm for aesthetics. For the right individual, this is an opportunity to gain a full insight into the practice of plastic surgery and work in a multifaceted role. Opportunity to grow for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Patient communications (phone, e-mail, written)
• Answering phones, screening calls to direct as appropriate and acting as first point of contact
• Ensuring incoming requests are dealt with timely (email, phone, fax)
• Appointment scheduling and confirmation
• Checking patients in and out and ensuring intake data is complete and accurate
• Over the counter collections of fees for services
• Maintaining patients charts electronically on our EHR
• Maintaining the front office and back office inventory
• Keeping an up-to-date knowledge of aesthetic/surgical services and practices
• Medical billing, obtaining authorizations for procedures
• Scheduling surgeries
• Assisting the doctor with treatments/procedures as needed
• Sterilization of equipment
• The ideal candidate is comfortable and proactive with advocating for the practice via social media and word of mouth to build office reputation and clientele
• Keeping patient information confidential and adhering to HIPAA guidelines

The Candidate must possess the following skills:

• Well-organized, self-motivated, positive, team player with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to communicate clearly through all modes of communication)
• Excellent computer skills (use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Internet, Social Media, EMR systems such as Nextech or DrChrono, other Web-based applications)

Beneficial:

• Experience with other languages such as Spanish, Mandarin, or Vietnamese
• Experience in a plastic surgery / med spa / dermatology / medical office
• Experience with accounting and finance software, billing and payments
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Familiarity with insurance billing and coding

Education:
To college level

Experience:
Minimum 1 year

Schedule:
3-5 days between the hours of 8.30-6pm. Weekends once a month possible.

COVER LETTER

- Provide a detailed resume with a cover letter describing yourself, goals and why you believe you would be a good fit for the position.

- Include 3 work references (include phone numbers and addresses) from supervisors or employers from your most recent employments. Please do not list friends or co-workers as references. References need to be current.

- Salary is dependent on work experience.

Job Types: Part-time-Full Time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Medical office: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Campbell, CA 95008 (Required)

Work Location: In person