Medical Assistant / Procedure Coordinator - Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center - Full Time Days Position Summary: Under the general direction of the site manager and the Director of Imaging, coordinates all special procedures within the Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center including aspirations, biopsies, pre-operative wire-localizations, and post-biopsy imaging through scheduling with patients and/or provider representatives via telephone or in-person. Facilitates communication between providers to provide services for patients receiving mammography , breast ultrasound and/or breast MRI via Outside Film Review. Obtains insurance authorizations for procedures from referring physician offices and/or direct request from insurance providers as available. Provides appropriate information to patients requiring special procedures through written and verbal instructions. Schedules procedures in a timely manor within guidelines established by Supervisor, Manager and/or Radiologist direction. Utilizes all technologist and radiologist availabilities to ensure schedules are filled accordingly. Works with technologists and radiologists to facilitate urgent/STAT cases as needed. May also act as a Receptionist/Scheduler, Medical Assistant, or any other role in the support staff as business needs dictate. About Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is San Francisco East Bay's largest private, not-for-profit medical center with a total of 1,082 licensed beds. Each of our campuses has 24-hour emergency, obstetric and medical/surgical services in both Oakland and Berkeley. At Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, you'll find an environment that reflects the values and mission to support healthy living. **Education: ** * HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience required. * Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant Program including a minimum of 160 back office extern hours. Licensures/Certifications: * Certified Medical Assistant - CMA required or must obtain within one (1) year of hire. Experience: * 6 months imaging experience preferred. * One year experience in scheduling special procedures and medical appointments required. * One year experience with customer service recovery preferred. **Primary Location: **California-East Bay-Oakland **Work Locations: ** **Organization: **Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region