Pre-Op Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Coordination

Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Medical Assistant supports preoperative screening, education, documentation review, and coordination for OA’s Ambulatory Surgery Center. This role bridges clinical practice with PAT workflows to ensure safe, efficient surgical preparation and timely escalation of concerns.

Responsibilities include detailed histories, medication reconciliation, lab specimen collection, and maintaining EMR accuracy while coordinating with PAT team, schedulers, and providers to

Qualifications

• Current State of Maine LPN License or Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program; Or equivalent criteria minimum of 1-2 years MA clinical experience in a physician medical practice required.
• Completion of 160 hours clinical experience acquired through an MA externship
• CMA or RMA credentialing
• Current BLS required

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive preoperative patient screenings via phone and in person
• Accurately obtain and document medical history, medication lists, and allergies
• Identify potential risks or concerns and escalate to appropriate clinical staff
• Provide approved preoperative instructions and confirm patient understanding
• Review patient records to verify that required preoperative clearances, testing, and documentation have been received
• Perform phlebotomy and collect ordered preoperative laboratory specimens
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record

Skills

LPN Maine license

MA program completion

MA clinical experience

CMA or RMA

BLS certified

Preoperative care

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Medical Assistant program certificate

Job description

The Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Medical Assistant supports preoperative screening, education, documentation review, and coordination for OA’s Ambulatory Surgery Center. This role bridges clinical practice with PAT workflows to ensure safe, efficient surgical preparation and timely escalation of concerns.

Responsibilities include detailed histories, medication reconciliation, lab specimen collection, and maintaining EMR accuracy while coordinating with PAT team, schedulers, and providers to