Medical Assistant and Surgery Scheduler
About The Position
This position is responsible for performing medical assistant duties, while utilizing a variety of medical skills, specific medical terminology, and requires working under the direct supervision of a Physician. In addition, this position is responsible for coordinating patients’ surgery, including scheduling procedures, obtaining medical clearances, verifying insurance and obtaining authorization. This is a Full-Time Non-Exempt position. Work location may be in either the Orange or Irvine office, and flexibility to work at both locations based on business needs is required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Experience in an Orthopedic Practice, 2 years minimum required.
- Understanding of EPM/EHR system.
- Knowledge of insurance authorizations
- Knowledge of scheduling process
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making.
- Skill in analyzing, planning, organization, and prioritization.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective internal and external working relationships.
- Skill in verbal and written communication.
- Ability to read and interpret medical documents.
- Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
- Ability to interact easily and effectively with others.
- Ability to share expertise and knowledge with staff to maintain and improve workflow.
Responsibilities
- Prepare for clinic / Room patients
- Stock/clean exam rooms and nurse stations
- Assist with examinations and routine procedures
- Prepare injections
- Remove staples/sutures
- Autoclave
- Dispose of sharps and biohazard containers/bags appropriately
- Complete FMLA/Disability forms
- Complete Meaningful Use
- Answer patient phone calls
- Rx refills per provider instructions
- Waivers for DME, injection, and treatments
- Fit patients for DME
- Sign and fax physical therapy notes as instructed by provider
- Scan documents to EMR system
- Schedule surgery
- Verify insurance coverage, benefits, and relay coverage information and patient responsibility to patients
- Collect surgical estimates/deposits
- Obtain prior authorization for treatment requests, including PPO, HMO, and WC
- Collect surgical clearances
- Communicate with patients, Physician, outpatient facility and/or hospital
- Cover for other clinics as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
