Practice Surgical Scheduler/Practice Medical Assistant - Concord Gastroenterology - Full Time - Days

Concord Hospital Health System; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Practice Surgical Scheduler/Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. This full-time role involves coordinating surgical procedures and ensuring seamless communication between patients and healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for scheduling surgeries, interviewing patients, and maintaining accurate records in the EMR system. If you are passionate about healthcare and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in patient care and contribute to a leading healthcare organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience as a surgical coordinator in a healthcare setting.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates surgical procedures with patients and facilities.
• Interviews patients to gather medical history and surgical needs.

Skills

Surgical Coordination

Patient Interviewing

EMR Documentation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Medical Assistant Program Completion

Tools

Cerner

Centricity

GroupWise

Portal

Job description

Practice Surgical Scheduler/Practice Medical Assistant - Concord Gastroenterology - Full Time - Days

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Summary

Reporting to the Practice Manager, and/or Assistant Practice Manager, and under the direction of the providers, is responsible for the appropriate scheduling of surgical procedures. Works closely with hospital or facility where procedure will be performed to make appropriate arrangements.

Summary

Reporting to the Practice Manager, and/or Assistant Practice Manager, and under the direction of the providers, is responsible for the appropriate scheduling of surgical procedures. Works closely with hospital or facility where procedure will be performed to make appropriate arrangements.

Education

High school or equivalent (GED). Associates Degree (A.D.)and/or Diploma in Nursing is desirable, but not required.

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred. Successful completion of a Licensed Nursing Assistant program; or Military medical training with commensurate experience.

Experience

Minimum of one year experience as a surgical coordinator, preferably in an acute care/medical surgical setting.

With completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, no experience is required. Licensed Nursing Assistant must have a minimum of one year of healthcare experience. Trained Military Medic must have the equivalent of one year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows guidelines and prescribed format for answering the phone and identifies patient's health problem or concern and directs calls per practice guidelines.
• Interviews patients. Reviews patient's medications, allergies, obtains surgical history and identifies any comorbidities to determine which facility procedure can be performed. Records information in the EMR.
• Sends bowel prep prescription to pharmacy as needed.
• Uses software (Cerner, Centricity, GroupWise, Portal) following established protocols for documentation, responding to requests, and initiating appropriate tests and orders.
• Performs job specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Schedules and coordinates, with patient, family and facility, surgery or surgical procedures.
• Interviews and educates patient for surgery.
• Ensures accuracy of all procedures, paperwork, testing and appointments.
• Maintains relationships with outside offices, facilities and hospital departments.
  
  

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Physical And Work Requirements

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is LIGHT. The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull less than 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do repetitive motion, hear, reach, sit, and speak. The employee is frequently required to perform activities that require fine motor skills. The employee is occasionally required to bend, squat, and walk.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception, far vision, and near vision.

The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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