Surgery CoordinatorMedical Assistant-Allen ,Texas (2378)
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Job Summary
Location: Legacy Orthopedics-Allen Texas
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Orthopedics
Reports To: Practice Manager
We are seeking a highly organized detail-oriented and compassionate Surgery Scheduler/Medical Assistant to join our orthopedic team. This dual-role position is responsible for coordinating surgical procedures ensuring accurate documentation and insurance authorization and providing direct clinical and administrative support to physicians and patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
- Coordinate and schedule orthopedic surgical procedures with hospitals ambulatory surgery centers and other healthcare facilities.
- Obtain and verify insurance authorizations and referrals required for surgical procedures.
- Communicate surgical dates pre-operative instructions and post-operative appointments to patients.
- Ensure all required medical records imaging laboratory results and surgical documentation are completed and available prior to surgery.
- Coordinate surgery-related testing medical clearances and specialist consultations.
- Maintain physician surgery calendars and update schedules as needed.
- Confirm surgical cases with facilities vendors anesthesia providers and patients.
- Address patient questions regarding surgery preparation recovery expectations and scheduling logistics.
- Track and maintain surgery schedules cancellations and rescheduled cases.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
- Prepare patients for examination by obtaining medical histories vital signs and chief complaints.
- Assist physicians during orthopedic examinations and procedures.
- Room patients efficiently and accurately document information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Administer injections medications and treatments as delegated and permitted by state regulations.
- Remove sutures apply braces splints casts and durable medical equipment as directed.
- Process prescription refill requests and communicate physician instructions to patients.
- Maintain exam rooms medical supplies and equipment.
- Educate patients regarding treatment plans medications surgery preparation and follow-up care.
- Assist with coordination of diagnostic testing imaging and referrals.
- Perform other clinical and administrative duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in surgery scheduling medical assisting or orthopedic practice preferred.
- Knowledge of orthopedic terminology procedures and treatment plans preferred.
- Experience with insurance verification and prior authorization processes.
- Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ability to stand walk bend and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Frequent use of computers phones and office equipment.
- Ability to assist patients with mobility as needed.
- Competitive salary
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
Legacy Orthopedics A Division of OrthoLoneStar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees regardless of race religion color national origin sex age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday Day Shift
Experience Preferred:
- Orthopedic Practice: 1 year
- Surgery Scheduling: 1 year
- Medical Assisting: 1 year
- Insurance Authorization/Prior Authorization: 1 year
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in surgery scheduling medical assisting or orthopedic practice preferred.
- Knowledge of orthopedic terminology procedures and treatment plans preferred.
- Experience with insurance verification and prior authorization processes.
- Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Ability to stand walk bend and lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Frequent use of computers phones and office equipment.
- Ability to assist patients with mobility as needed.
- Competitive salary
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
Legacy Orthopedics A Division of OrthoLoneStar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees regardless of race religion color national origin sex age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Experience Preferred:
- Orthopedic Practice: 1 year
- Surgery Scheduling: 1 year
- Medical Assisting: 1 year
- Insurance Authorization/Prior Authorization: 1 year
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
We are a full service orthopedic surgeon center in Austin TX. Our specialists treat conditions such as sports injuries, back injuries, and more.