Surgery Scheduling Coordinator

Surgery Scheduling Coordinator Lancaster, CA 93534 From $17 an hour - Full-time From $17 an hour - Full-time We are a heavy volume Multi-Specialty Orthopedic office in Lancaster. We are looking for a Surgery Scheduling Assistant who has excellent communication skills and superb attention to detail to join our Team. . Please note the following requirements BEFORE applying.

Requirements:

Must be experienced and familiar with various Insurance benefits, authorizations and verifications Must be experienced and familiar with EHR Typing 30 WPM Must be experienced and familiar iwth medical terminology Must have excellent phone skills Must be able to multi-task with little supervision

Medical Assistant Preferred:

Spanish Bilingual Medical Assistant (Certified thru AAMA, NCCT or NRCMA) Surgery Scheduling Functions will consist of, but not limited to: Answer high volume call in a professional and courteous manner Perform COVID testing on Patients Perform Insurance Verifications Obtain surgery consents from Patients. Perform post-operative phones calls Obtains all patient signed consent/authorization forms Send DME and Home Helath orders Scan medical records Miscellanous clerical duties as needed Always maintain a professional attitude and appearance via in person or phone. Notify supervisor immediately with any problems.

Additional responsibilities:

Under direction of the supervisor, conducts on the job training for new employees Assist other employees with any additional work when idle Performs work of equal skill, effort and responsibility as directed May perform work of a higher level in preparation for increased responsibility Must be willing to perform any duties asked by management or physicians Cross trained to fill in other positions when short staffed at

Clinic Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1 year of on the job training in back office procedures

ICD-10/CPT

knowledge Knowledge of medical terminology Ability to type accurately and comfortable with computers Become a key contributor to the enhancement of the quality of patient care as a necessary part of a medical team. Understand and observe legal concepts (e.g. HIPAA, confidentiality) Multi-task efficiently and effectively as required. Work under pressure, within time constraints. Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation. Exhibit excellent listening skills. Concentrate on the needs of the provider(s) throughout entire shift

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend and stoop for prolonged periods of time, intermittently throughout an 8 hour shift.

Education and Experience:

High School Graduate/GED Successful graduation from school with medical assistant diploma Medical Assistant experience desirable Active and current Medical Assistant National Certification required

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person