Pre-Admission Surgical Medical Assistant (MA)

Pioneers Medical Center; Colorado; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneers Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant for Pre-Admission Testing in Meeker, CO. This role reports to the PAT Supervising RN and is structured as full-time, non-exempt, paid hourly.

The position requires coordinating preoperative testing, handling patient documentation, and ensuring HIPAA compliance while supporting a multidisciplinary team to prepare patients for surgery. Prior MA certification and experience in perioperative settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a medical office, surgical clinic, or hospital setting preferred.
• Orthopedic or perioperative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgical procedures according to surgeon and facility scheduling guidelines.
• Coordinate operating room schedules and maintain surgery calendars.
• Obtain and track all required patient documentation and clinical clearances.
• Communicate with primary care offices and specialty providers to request records and clearance documentation.
• Coordinate preoperative testing appointments and ensure completion.
• Prepare and organize surgical charts for provider and anesthesia review.
• Maintain surgery tracking logs and status reports.
• Assist the PAT RN with six-week preoperative phone call preparation and follow-up tasks.
• Contact patients regarding outstanding paperwork or testing requirements.
• Verify receipt of laboratory results, imaging studies, and consultation notes.
• Upload and accurately document patient information within the electronic medical record.
• Coordinate with clinic staff, operating room personnel, anesthesia, and outside facilities to facilitate timely patient care.
• Identify incomplete records and notify appropriate personnel.
• Assist with one-week preoperative communication by confirming patient information and supporting scheduling logistics.
• Support postoperative follow-up processes as directed by the PAT RN.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

EMR software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant certification preferred

Tools

EMR / Scheduling software

Job description

Pioneers Medical Center is seeking a Medical Assistant for Pre-Admission Testing in Meeker, CO. This role reports to the PAT Supervising RN and is structured as full-time, non-exempt, paid hourly.

The position requires coordinating preoperative testing, handling patient documentation, and ensuring HIPAA compliance while supporting a multidisciplinary team to prepare patients for surgery. Prior MA certification and experience in perioperative settings are preferred.