Medical Office Assistant

Medical University of South Carolina • Florence, AL

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About The Position

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP), an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina, provides healthcare to patients throughout South Carolina’s rural health network. The position coordinates patient surgery scheduling activities in the peri-operative environment under the general supervision of the OR Nurse Manager and works with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired outcomes.

The scheduler receives requests for procedures, schedules them according to established guidelines, and ensures that appropriate clinical and insurance coding information is collected.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two to three years of related work experience; or an associate degree and one to two years of related experience; or a bachelor's degree and one year of related work experience.
• Considerable knowledge and skill in applying OR scheduling techniques and practices.
• Typing speed of 35 cwpm.
• Computer experience.

Nice To Haves

• Considerable knowledge of complex medical terminology and advanced disease processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive requests to schedule procedures.
• Schedule procedures according to established guidelines.
• Ensure appropriate clinical and insurance coding information is collected.
• Coordinate surgery scheduling activities in the peri-operative environment.
• Interact with other members of the healthcare team to achieve desired outcomes.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Paid time off and extended sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance plan options
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Annual merit increase
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED