Surgery Scheduler/Medical Assistant – Plastic Surgery

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Job Title:

Surgery Scheduler/Medical Assistant – Plastic Surgery

Cost Center:

301191252 Eau Claire-Plastic Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

8-hour day shifts, variable days (United States of America)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Surgery Scheduler/Medical Assistant is a blended role of scheduling surgery and providing medical assistant support for the department. This individual works with department surgeons and their staff to coordinate surgery scheduling. The Surgery Scheduler/Medical Assistant provides information about cases to clinical staff so they can be properly prepared prior to surgery. This individual utilizes skills to ensure hospital inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory surgeries are scheduled and coordinated accordingly. The Surgery Scheduler/ Medical Assistant provides basic clinical, clerical, and technical support to assist providers in planning for patient’s care, comfort, and safety. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.

Minimum Required: Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or documented successful completion of the following courses (or their recognized course equivalent):

• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy & Physiology or Body Structure & Function or Human Body in Health & Disease
• Pharmacology

Preferred/Optional: Certified Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse license awarded by the State of Wisconsin.

EXPERIENCE 

Minimum Required: One year previous medical appointing experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiently uses computer applications as required for appointing and patient care.

Preferred/Optional: Two years medical appointing experience. Knowledge of surgical procedures and insurance/billing processes.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES 

The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.

Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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