Surgery Scheduler Medical Assistant

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Coordinates surgical dates by scheduling procedures and ensuring availability of necessary resources.

• Reviews preoperative instructions with patients to ensure they understand preparation requirements.

• Registers patients and procedures with the appropriate hospital scheduling department.

• Coordinates multi-specialty cases by organizing the involvement of various surgeons and medical professionals.

• Correlates pre-admission testing and surgical clearance appointments to ensure all necessary tests are completed.

• Assists patients and families with hospital information and accommodations as needed.

• Prepares patient chart orders for the surgeon, ensuring all necessary documentation is complete.

• Obtains authorization for hospital admission from the patient’s insurance carrier.

• Maintains and updates physicians' surgical schedules, coordinating patient procedures, meetings, and various appointments.

• Updates patient accounts with hospital pre-certification numbers, admission dates, and postoperative days.

• Organizes billing information, including operative, pathology, and CPT code sheets.

• Performs clinical intake according to policy and procedures as a PRN Medical Assistant.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Experience with word processing and computers preferred. [Required]

• Able to communicate in English [Required]

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

• N/A

• 1+ medical terminology, icd-9/10 and cpt-4 coding experience [Preferred]

• Medical office experience as cashier or receptionist [Required]

• Graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program through an educational institution accredited by one of the following:

• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (“CAAHEP”), or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (“ABHES”)

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] 

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) [Required] OR Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) [Required] OR Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) [Required] OR National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) [Required] OR Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) [Required] OR Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) [Required] 

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.