Surgery Scheduling & Care Coordination Specialist

Texas Orthopedics, a Division of OrthoLonestar; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA and FSA contributions

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Texas Orthopedics, a Division of OrthoLonestar, seeks a Medical Assistant to support concierge clinical care outside of regular visits. You will coordinate surgeries, pre-op activities, and patient communications to ensure seamless recovery and safety.

Responsibilities include obtaining authorizations, documenting in the EMR, and assisting with patient education. A CMA certification and at least two years in a medical assistant role are preferred for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CMA certification preferred and two years as a medical assistant in hospital, home health, or office setting.
• Two years of surgery scheduling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Receive, document, and handle in-coming calls; schedule surgeries, MRI/CT, pre-op and post-op appointments.
• Submit medical records and obtain pre-authorization as needed.
• Assist with obtaining prior-authorization and patient cost estimates.
• Issue prescriptions and PT orders per physician instruction and educate patients.
• Ensure all requests before 4 p.m. and respond the same business day when possible.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer literacy

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

CMA certification

High school diploma

Tools

EMR software

Office software

Job description

Texas Orthopedics, a Division of OrthoLonestar, seeks a Medical Assistant to support concierge clinical care outside of regular visits. You will coordinate surgeries, pre-op activities, and patient communications to ensure seamless recovery and safety.

Responsibilities include obtaining authorizations, documenting in the EMR, and assisting with patient education. A CMA certification and at least two years in a medical assistant role are preferred for this fast-paced environment.