Medical Secretary - OrthoNeuro

OrthoAlliance is a nationally leading patient-centered, physician-led management services organization that helps orthopedic practices grow and thrive in an evolving healthcare landscape. Its partner practices include more than 200 physicians across the full spectrum of orthopedic and sports medicine specialties. As part of SCA Health, OrthoAlliance is backed by a national organization that serves more than two million patients each year across hundreds of surgical facilities and physician practice clinics nationwide. Together, OrthoAlliance and SCA Health are committed to delivering quality-driven, value-based care while supporting physicians and improving the patient experience.

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. 

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.  

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: 

• Clinical quality 
• Integrity 
• Service excellence 
• Teamwork 
• Accountability 
• Continuous improvement 
• Inclusion 

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.    

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

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Position Summary:

          Responsible for assisting physician in patient care, Scheduling surgeries and other related technical and clinical support as required

Position Responsibilities/Standards:

General

• Attend department, clinic or company meetings as required
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns
• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Attend required annual in-service programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures.

Specific Duties

• Perform duties of Surgery Scheduler to include, pre-op meeting with patients to complete all documentation and consents, educate patients as to procedure locations, time, and logistics, coordinate activities with ASC’s and hospitals, follow-up scheduling and physical therapy appointments.
• Perform duties of Medical Assistant, which may include, but are not limited to casting, wound checks, dressing changes, patient intakes, and coordination of patient flow, phone messages and patient advocacy.
• Perform duties of Assistant to Physician to include coordinating and maintaining personal and professional calendar, travel arrangements and assistance with presentations, certification, and board completion activities
• Assist physician by coordinating and facilitating outreach to colleges, high schools, PCP’s professional teams and athletes.
• Serve as contact resource for trainers, coaches and athletes, and coordinate
• Coordinate marketing needs with Director of Marketing
• Maintain appropriate levels of office, medical supplies and other materials as needed.
• Assist with physical therapy requests, off work requests, school notes.
• Responsible for compliance of OSHA regulations-biohazardous disposal.
• Facilitate scheduling outpatient testing and precertification.
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum one (1) year scheduling experience in an ambulatory surgery facility, acute-care hospital, or doctor’s office
• Attendance
• Punctuality        
• Ability to meet deadlines