Medical Assistant/Surgery Scheduler
**MA Certificate Required**
Single-physician gynecologic surgery practice located in Stamford, CT. We provide high quality and compassionate care for women with gynecologic malignancies or complex benign conditions. We are seeking an MA/Surgery Scheduler who desires a long-term position. We are seeking a team-player who is reliable and passionate about delivering the highest quality care.
- Provide patient care in outpatient physician practice under the direction of the practicing physician.
- Assist with other clinical and clerical duties to ensure optimization of patient experience within the practice.
- Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries.
- Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment. Enters data into EMR.
- Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; sterilizing medical instruments; drawing blood; removing staples; changing dressings.
- Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders.
- Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
- Schedule hospital procedures, surgeries and tests. Insurance precertification and obtain test results.
- Schedules surgeries, coordinates medical clearances, ensures OR/hospital receives all of the necessary testing results/clearances
- Handle phone calls and messages for prescriptions, notes, forms, etc.
- Complete disability and insurance forms.
- Maintain clinical flow in all areas of the practice.
- Willing to cross-train and work at front desk/receptionist on occasion in order to be familiar with other office roles.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
- Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations.
- Maintains knowledge in area of medical terminology.
- Maintain open lines of communication with staff, physicians, and others.
- Ensure ongoing commitment of excellent customer service and supports the customer service plan.
- Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
* Required Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two years job experience preferred.
- Certification or Diploma from accredited Medical Assistant school/program.
- Demonstrate basic computer skills.
- Excellent phlebotomy skills.
- Demonstrate willingness to work in a team environment.
- Demonstrate flexibility due to unexpected changes in workload.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Superior customer service skills.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written English proficiency required.
- Strong preference for knowledge of Athena EMR.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
