Surgery Scheduler Medical Assistant — Patient Flow Expert

Arch Health Partners, Inc. d/b/a Palomar Health Medical Group; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant-Surgery Scheduler to support patient flow in expedited scheduling for surgeries and tests. You will verify demographics and insurance, input data into the EHR, and coordinate referrals while maintaining up-to-date physician schedules.

Strong MS Office and front/back-office experience are essential. The role requires English proficiency, high school diploma or GED, and Medical Assistant certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant program with front/back-office experience.
• CA State MA certification preferred; BLS required.
• Strong computer and MS Office skills; familiarity with EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient flow and collect pertinent information for scheduling surgery.
• Input patient data into EHR; verify insurance and process authorizations.
• Schedule procedures across locations per provider protocols and coordinate referrals.
• Prepare rooms, labs and X-ray results for physician review; document care and responses.
• Maintain updated physician schedules and communicate changes to teams.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certificate program

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Palomar Health Medical Group is seeking a Medical Assistant-Surgery Scheduler to support patient flow in expedited scheduling for surgeries and tests. You will verify demographics and insurance, input data into the EHR, and coordinate referrals while maintaining up-to-date physician schedules.

Strong MS Office and front/back-office experience are essential. The role requires English proficiency, high school diploma or GED, and Medical Assistant certification.