MEDICAL ASSISTANT I - CA
Company: Elevance Health
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Carelon Health is a proud member of the Elevance Health family
of brands, offering clinical programs and primary care options for
seniors. We are a team of committed clinicians and business leaders
passionate about transforming American healthcare delivery.Medical
Assistant I - Office BasedWork Location: 15034 Imperial Hwy, La
Mirada, CA. Will travel to other Carelon Health Care Centers.Work
Shift: 5 Days a Week, Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pmThe Medical
Assistant I is responsible for assisting clinicians in the
examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the
physician.How will you make an impact:Provides front and/or
back-office support.Greets patients in a friendly, service-oriented
manner in compliance with Carelon Health Care Center (CCC) or
Medical Group Practice protocols and workflows.Oversees patient
check in by ensuring medical records/charts have been pulled,
patient data is current, appropriate paperwork is in order, and
charts are reviewed/prepared.Interviews patients, measures vital
signs and records reason for visit.Explains procedures, performs
treatments, and administers prescribed medication.Oversees patient
check out by scheduling follow up appointments, collecting
co-payment if applicable, ensuring paperwork is complete.Schedules
and confirms patient's appointments.Reconciles co-payments at the
end of each day.Requests prior-authorizations for PCP and Specialty
Gastroenterology from Medicare HMO Advantage Insurance Groups as
well as Fee For Service (PPO) Insurances, Including High-Cost
Medications.Schedules GI procedure.Minimum Requirements:Requires a
high school diploma or equivalent; or any combination of education
and experience, which would provide an equivalent
background.Requires an active, current and valid Medical Assistant
certification.For Carelon Health business unit, satisfactory
completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this
position.Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:Bilingual
communication skills in English/Spanish highly preferred.Strong
knowledge of authorization and referral processes.Phlebotomy
certification desired.Experience working with Electronic Medical
Records (EMR) preferred.Knowledge of insurance
eligibility.Experience in specialty areas.For candidates working in
person or remotely in the below location(s), the pay* range for
this specific position is $16.99/hr. to $25.48/hr.Location:
CaliforniaIn addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers
benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and
recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution
(all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary
offered for this specific position is based on a number of
legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The
Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for
equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category
protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.The salary
range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the
range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this
posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual
compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location,
work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the
range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above
factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is
considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned,
vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the
applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any
bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and
benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the
Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified
at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.Please be
advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation
from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health.
Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring
managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.Who We
AreElevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives
and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune
25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry,
looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are
passionate about making an impact on our members and the
communities we serve.How We WorkAt Elevance Health, we are creating
a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also
lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our
values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we
achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our
shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities
and our business.We offer a range of market-competitive total
rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off,
and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective
bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term
disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life
insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to
name a few.Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy.
Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager,
associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at
least once per week, and potentially several times per week.
Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be
discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside
within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance
Health location.The health of our associates and communities is a
top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in
certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against
COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded
unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will
also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.Elevance
Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed,
disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including
gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national
origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or
any other status or condition protected by applicable federal,
state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to
participate in the job application process may contact
elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance.
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