HCA / Procedure Scheduler / Health Care Assistant

Working/Functional Title

HCA / Procedure Scheduler

Position Summary

The Health Care Assistant / Procedure Scheduler is a key member of the patient care team and vital to MSU Health Care clinical operations. Under the direction of licensed healthcare professionals, the role performs a variety of clinical and administrative support tasks in the outpatient clinic. This role provides support for physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high-quality health care. The successful candidate will perform front and back-office duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in a medical office setting or in a clinical setting performing routine health assessment tests; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. May require experience in the use word processing and database software, a specified medical course such as Nurse Health Aid and Phlebotomy, or Medical Billing and Medical Terminology experience. May require knowledge of electronic medical record and patient scheduling systems. May require certification as a medical assistant.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with medical terminology; experience in scheduling, screening, and confirming medical appointments, surgeries, and procedures using a computerized information system; current or prior experience obtaining/checking authorizations; experience scanning documents and handling a multi-line phone system.
• Prefer one year of work-related experience in a medical office clinical setting with medical terminology, scheduling procedures and/or surgeries.
• Must have a strong desire and/or experience to work with a patient population that is diverse socially, financially, and ethnically.
• Must have the ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision completing assignments accurately.
• Prefer Medical Assistant certification within 1 year of hire.
• Current BLS certification preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume

Cover Letter

Work Hours

Work hours are typically 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM but may vary as necessary to accommodate clinic operations.

Website

https://healthcare.msu.edu/

Summary of Physical Demands

The job requires significant physical effort and involves carrying charts and medical equipment, assisting in ambulating and lifting patients.

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, and other body fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions; TB risk or work within three (3) feet of patients in a health care setting; wear a respirator.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 11/12/2024 at 11:55 pm