Medical Assistant/Surgery Scheduler
Wichita Surgical Specialists10 months ago
Wichita, KS, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Wichita Surgical Specialists is seeking a Medical Assistant/Surgery Scheduler for a full‐time position (Monday–Friday). This role is responsible for scheduling tests, procedures, and surgeries at the appropriate facility; coordinating between patients, facilities, and physicians; and maintaining accurate patient records. The role also includes assisting with loading and cleaning rooms, taking vitals, instrument sterilization, and charting in patient records. Prior medical office experience with computerized scheduling is preferred, and familiarity with medical terminology and health insurance is helpful.
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule tests, procedures, and surgeries at the appropriate facility.
- Coordinate communications between patients, facilities, and physicians.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Assist in loading and cleaning rooms and preparing instruments.
- Take vitals and document patient information in records.
Required Qualifications
- Prior medical office experience with computerized scheduling.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Basic knowledge of health insurance procedures.
Benefits & Perks
- PTO, paid holidays, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and 401k included in an excellent benefits package.
- Eligible for health, dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.
Required Skills
Scheduling procedures
Charting
Health insurance knowledge
Medical terminology
Room cleaning
Medical office experience
Scheduling tests
Instrument sterilization
Record maintenance
Taking vitals
Patient coordination
Computerized scheduling
Scheduling surgeries