Surgery Scheduler

We are seeking an experienced full-time Medical Assistant to serve as Surgery Scheduler/MA for a busy dermatology office. Must have 1 year work experience in the healthcare field. Experience EMA (EMR) and dermatology is a plus. Work schedule is 7am - 530pm Monday - Thursday (4, 10-hr. shifts) with every Friday off and 150 hours of paid vacation.

Main job duties include the following:

- Calling pts to deliver pathology findings, explain diagnosis and treatment options, and scheduling surgeries

- Updating pts medical hx with new cancer diagnoses

- Monitoring and completing pathologies in pathology log daily

- Answering phones, receiving, processing, and sending referrals, getting pre-authorizations for surgery

- Sending D&D certified letters to patients

- Monitoring MIPS (CMS requirement) throughout the year

Other job responsibilities include serving as MA back up when primary staff are out, which includes the following:

- Greeting patients, taking medical histories and accurately entering data in EMR

- Preparing patients for medical examinations by physician

- Assisting physician during examination and surgeries

- Instructing patients in pre-op and post- op care

- Remove sutures and provide wound care

- Sterilizing medical instruments

- Restocking of exam rooms and lab

- Cleaning exam rooms and labs

Applicant must have a positive attitude, be a team player, be reliable, and have adequate to strong office skills, including familiarity with hardware and software of both desktop computers and IPads.
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person