Contract to Hire **Job # 24878 Surgery Procedure Scheduler/Medical Assistant** **Acclivity Healthcare - Your personable, proven partner!** Since 1999, Acclivity Healthcare has served the specialized recruiting and staffing needs of leading healthcare employers nationwide. Our clients range from independent physician practices to national healthcare systems and insurance providers. We are proud of our 18,000+ successful placements with quality-oriented organizations that recognize the value of better talent. **Compensation and Schedule for the Surgery Procedure Scheduler/Medical Assistant** Surgery Procedure Scheduler/Medical Assistant – Full-time, onsite, $21-$24 per hour, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Join a healthy team with great benefits! **Required Qualifications of the Surgery Procedure Scheduler/Medical Assistant** - 1+ years of recent surgery/procedure scheduling experience required - 1+ years of recent medical assistant experience required - Medical Assistant diploma or certification required - High school diploma or GED required - Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen **Job Summary for the Surgery Procedure Scheduler/Medical Assistant** Coordinate the schedules of physicians, operating rooms, anesthesiologists, equipment, lab work, and any other required items/staff in accordance with a physician's recommendation for patient care. Act as a liaison between the patient, provider/referring physician, primary care physician, and other parties involved in the surgery/procedure to include distribution of pre- and post-operative information to the patient. Gather and record financial and insurance information and ensure authorizations are obtained prior to the procedure/surgery. **Responsibilities of the Surgery Procedure Scheduler/Medical Assistant** - Assist with obtaining vital signs and patient history - Document chief complaint and all actions taken - Alert physician of problems, concerns, and abnormalities - Assist physicians, residents, and licensed nursing personnel - Set up exam/procedure rooms including instruments for minor procedures - Perform simple patient procedures - Prepare and administer medications (excluding IV) under direct supervision of a physician - Obtain lab specimen and fill out requisitions completely and accurately - Coordinate the workflow of MAs when necessary - Obtain authorization for referrals - Conduct front desk duties such as registration, check-in, and scheduling of patients **About the Company** This well-known and successful healthcare system has remained a symbol of quality for nearly 40 years. They are the 5th largest healthcare system in the nation, with more than 60,000 caregivers and staff who deliver excellent care to diverse communities in 21 states. This organization has won numerous awards as a top healthcare employer because of its excellent work environment and commitment to their employees’ growth and success. This organization has an immediate need for a dependable and professional Surgery Procedure Scheduler/Medical Assistant to join their team! Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability