Orthopedic Surgery Scheduler & Medical Assistant

Texas Orthopedics; Allen (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Legacy Orthopedics, A Division of OrthoLoneStar, is seeking a highly organized Surgery Scheduler/Medical Assistant for the Allen clinic. This role coordinates orthopedic procedures, manages insurance authorizations, and provides clinical and admin support to physicians and patients.

Two primary duties include scheduling surgeries with facilities and preparing patients with pre and post operative guidance, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in surgery scheduling, medical assisting, or orthopedic practice preferred (1–2 years).
• Knowledge of orthopedic terminology, procedures, and treatment plans preferred.
• Experience with insurance verification and prior authorization processes.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule orthopedic surgical procedures with hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and other healthcare facilities.
• Obtain and verify insurance authorizations and referrals required for surgical procedures.
• Communicate surgical dates, pre-operative instructions, and post-operative appointments to patients.
• Ensure all required medical records, imaging, laboratory results, and surgical documentation are completed and available prior to surgery.
• Coordinate surgery-related testing, medical clearances, and specialist consultations.
• Maintain physician surgery calendars and update schedules as needed.
• Confirm surgical cases with facilities, vendors, anesthesia providers, and patients.
• Address patient questions regarding surgery preparation, recovery expectations, and scheduling logistics.
• Track and maintain surgery schedules, cancellations, and rescheduled cases.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
• Prepare patients for examination by obtaining medical histories, vital signs, and chief complaints.
• Assist physicians during orthopedic examinations and procedures.
• Room patients efficiently and accurately document information in the EMR.
• Administer injections, medications, and treatments as delegated and permitted by state regulations.
• Remove sutures, apply braces, splints, casts, and durable medical equipment as directed.
• Process prescription refill requests and communicate physician instructions to patients.
• Maintain exam rooms, medical supplies, and equipment.
• Educate patients regarding treatment plans, medications, surgery preparation, and follow-up care.
• Assist with coordination of diagnostic testing, imaging, and referrals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legacy Orthopedics, A Division of OrthoLoneStar, is seeking a highly organized Surgery Scheduler/Medical Assistant for the Allen clinic. This role coordinates orthopedic procedures, manages insurance authorizations, and provides clinical and admin support to physicians and patients.

Two primary duties include scheduling surgeries with facilities and preparing patients with pre and post operative guidance, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate EMR documentation.