We are looking to hire a full-time surgery scheduler that is also a medical assistant to handle scheduling all of our surgical procedures, as well as to work in the back office with clinical duties for our busy gynecological and cosmetic surgery clinic.
Job Responsibilities:
- Obtain prior authorization from insurance companies for surgeries
- Contact patients to discuss financial responsibility for surgeries
- Schedule surgeries with appropriate facilities
- Take vital signs
- Obtain and update patient's medical history in EMR system
- Assist the provider with procedures
- Call patients with test results and schedule follow-up appointments
- Answer phone calls coming into the clinic
Strong computer skills are highly recommended, as our clinic is currently on the Athenahealth electronic medical records (EMR) system. The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is important.
Employee Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Health/dental/vision/life insurance
- 401K retirement
The hours for this position are Monday through Thursday from 8 AM till clinic finishes that day (which could be as early as 5 PM or it could go until 6 PM just depending on the day), and Fridays hours are from 8 AM till approximately 12 PM (just depending on the day). Do not apply if these hours would not work for you, as punctuality and a good attendance record are important.
To complement our small office atmosphere, we are looking for an individual with a positive attitude, who has a focus on providing excellent customer service to our patients and is a team player.
When applying, please specify in your cover letter if you have previous surgery scheduling experience, previous medical assisting experience, if you have previously utilized the Athenahealth EMR system, and your wage requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- medical assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
- surgery scheduling: 1 year (Preferred)
- Athenahealth EMR: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
