Senior Practice Assistant - Surgery Scheduling
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- $19.4–$27.7/hr
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Job Summary
Join a nationally recognized thoracic surgery team and play a critical role in coordinating exceptional patient care.We are seeking an experienced Senior Practice Assistant with strong surgical scheduling experience to support a busy Thoracic Surgery practice. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment, enjoys coordinating complex patient care, and is committed to delivering an outstanding patient experience.
Qualifications
What You'll Do
- Coordinate and schedule thoracic surgical procedures, pre-operative testing, and post-operative appointments
- Obtain insurance authorizations, referrals, and required documentation for surgical care
- Serve as a key point of contact for patients and families, providing guidance and support throughout the surgical journey
- Manage physician schedules, maintain patient records, and support day-to-day practice operations
- Utilize Epic, Patient Gateway, and other electronic systems to coordinate care and maintain accurate information
- Partner with physicians, nurses, administrative staff, and external providers to ensure seamless care coordination
- Support billing, financial, and insurance-related processes associated with surgical services
What You'll Bring
- Previous experience in a medical office, specialty practice, or healthcare setting
- Strong surgical scheduling experience and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy practice
- Knowledge of insurance authorization, referral, and patient registration processes
- Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Experience with Epic or similar electronic medical record systems preferred
What You'll Bring
- High school diploma or GED required; additional education, secretarial certification, or relevant administrative training preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- 3-5 years of administrative, medical office, or healthcare support experience required.
- Previous experience with surgical scheduling, insurance authorizations, referrals, or specialty practice operations strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting physicians or providers in a fast-paced clinical environment preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, electronic scheduling systems, databases, email, and spreadsheets; experience with Epic, including OpTime, and Patient Gateway preferred.
- Strong understanding of healthcare operations, medical terminology, insurance authorization processes, managed care, and patient financial services.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and complex scheduling needs with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, with a patient-centered approach and the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and resolve issues in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex surgical cases while ensuring a seamless experience for patients, families, physicians, and clinical staff.
- Knowledge of applicable healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and hospital policies and procedures.
- Commitment to providing high-quality service and contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
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Pay Range
$19.37 - $27.71/Hourly
Grade
4
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