MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT - ONCOLOGY

The Toledo Clinic
The Toledo Clinic

Maumee, OH, USA

Posted on Oct 28, 2026

General Summary

This position is primarily located within the Billing/Precertification Department, with crossover responsibility to the Pharmacy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Consistently arrives at work on time and adheres to regular work schedule.
  • Obtains prior authorizations for radiology orders as needed.
    • Schedule peer to peer calls with providers if needed.
  • Obtains prior authorizations for lab and genetic testing orders as needed.
    • Schedule peer to peer calls with providers if needed.
  • Obtains medication authorizations as needed, both medical and pharmacy.
  • Obtains out of network authorizations as needed.
  • Assist with other authorizations as needed within the departments.
  • Facilitate follow-up for radiology and specialty lab, including medical necessity and coding corrections.
  • Medical record keeping, i.e. scanning and importing records into the Oncology and Pharmacy systems.

Other Essential Duties May Include but Are Not Limited To

  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Required:

  • Consistently arrives at work in appropriate/professional attire.
  • Completes all tasks within established time frame.
  • Adheres to all clinic policies and procedures.
  • Past experience working in a medical office
  • Exhibits excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Utilizes assertive communication skills in addressing concerns or problems.
  • Able to conceive innovative strategies and ideas for the center, exhibiting “out of the box” thinking.
  • Performs job duties effectively with minimal direction.
  • Service as a team member among co-workers and peers.
  • Understands and demonstrates sensitivity to the cultural diversity of patients, staff, and visitors.
  • Knowledge of insurance benefits and rules.
  • Knowledge of insurance prior authorization process.
  • Knowledge of insurance web portals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and employees.
  • Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
  • Flexibility and ability to adjust to a constantly changing work environment.
  • Credentialed as a Medical Assistant (i.e.: CMA, RMA).

Education:

  • High school diploma or GED.