Description & Requirements
Medical Assistant – Front Office
Are you a compassionate and driven individual with a passion for helping others? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team at the forefront of cancer treatment and research? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
The Berenson Cancer Center is led by a world-renowned oncologist and researcher, James R. Berenson, MD, a pioneer in creating cutting-edge therapies for patients with myeloma and associated blood cancers. We're seeking a skilled Medical Assistant with front office experience to join our team and play a vital role in supporting our healthcare professionals as we work to improve the lives of our patients. Our office is located near Beverly Hills in the Sunset Medical Tower in West Hollywood, California.
Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation of $24-$27 per hour, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:
- Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible schedule
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development assistance
Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
As a detail-oriented Front Office Medical Assistant, you should have:
- Certificate/diploma showing completion of medical assistant courses/training
- CPR training certificate
- Phlebotomy certification
- 2-3 years of clinic/hospital experience
- Excellent analytical and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to multitask
Your responsibilities as the Medical Assistant will include:
- Initiate patient visit in EMR, which includes taking patient vitals
- Keep continuous patient flow in the clinic, patients in the room, and other RN’s patients
- Complete pharmacy refills in the EMR portal
- Receive patient phone calls and fax requests for refills, responding in a timely fashion
- Place medical supplies orders under the supervision of the head nurse
- Draw blood, give injections, and perform EKGs (if needed)
- Assist Dr. Berenson with bone marrow biopsies
- Restock medical supply carts in the clinic as needed
- Update chart lab result reports for patients seen in the clinic daily
- Assist in turnover of clinic rooms between patients by cleaning and restocking necessary supplies
- Keep updated inventory logs and manage clinic/pharmacy supply inventory
- Administrative duties as assigned (pre-authorizations, filing, scheduling, VOB, etc.)
- Other medical assistant duties as needed
Ready to make a difference in the lives of our patients?
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care, support, and hope to individuals facing the challenges of cancer. Together, we can make a difference!
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.