Medical Assistant & Surgery Scheduler - Cardiothoracic

Palomar Health Medical Group; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health Medical Group in Escondido, CA seeks a Medical Assistant-Surgery Scheduler to support the Cardiothoracic department by coordinating patient flow, scheduling surgeries, and preparing exam rooms.

You will verify insurance, input data into the EHR, and assist providers with pre-visit tasks. Excellent organization, attention to detail, and frontline clinical experience are valued; BLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant Certificate program with front and back-office experience.
• 0–6 months related experience; 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow and obtain pertinent information.
• Communicate, observe reports, and document patient response/condition.
• Prepare lab/x-ray results and set up/stock exam rooms.
• Conduct patient call backs and input patient information into EHR.
• Verify insurance and process authorizations.

Skills

Front-office experience

Back-office experience

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate program

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Internet

Email

Job description

Palomar Health Medical Group in Escondido, CA seeks a Medical Assistant-Surgery Scheduler to support the Cardiothoracic department by coordinating patient flow, scheduling surgeries, and preparing exam rooms.

You will verify insurance, input data into the EHR, and assist providers with pre-visit tasks. Excellent organization, attention to detail, and frontline clinical experience are valued; BLS certification preferred.