FT Medical Assistant - Surgery Scheduling
United Surgical Partners International (USPI)About the role
Medical Assistant – Surgery Scheduling
Gastroenterology East, P.A. & Endoscopy Center is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to join our growing outpatient gastroenterology practice. This role supports both clinical care and surgical scheduling operations, playing a key part in delivering a seamless, patient‑centered experience in a fast‑paced endoscopy environment.
About Us
Since 2005, Gastroenterology East has provided evidence‑based gastrointestinal care to patients across Eastern North Carolina. Located in Greenville’s Medical District, our modern endoscopy center offers advanced outpatient procedures and is committed to improving access and health outcomes in an underserved community.
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant provides clinical, administrative, and scheduling support to physicians, nursing staff, and the operating room team. This role helps ensure efficient patient flow, procedure room readiness, and accurate surgical scheduling coordination, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Procedure Support
- Prepare and manage procedure rooms, including room turnover, cleaning, and supply stocking
- Support patient flow to and from procedure rooms and assist with patient positioning
- Assist with patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
- Pull and stage case materials in appropriate areas
- Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique
- Maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards
- Adapt quickly to changing patient and procedural needs
- Consistently promote efficiency while exceeding patient and physician expectations
Surgical Scheduling & Administrative Support
- Schedule all surgical procedures accurately and in a timely manner
- Obtain and enter required clinical and scheduling information from surgeons or schedulers
- Maintain awareness of departmental equipment and instrumentation limitations
- Communicate block time utilization and scheduling needs with the OR Director/Administrator
- Coordinate special equipment, instrument, supply, and staffing requests
- Proofread and finalize daily surgical schedules prior to distribution
- Communicate schedule changes to department leadership and team members
- Prepare and distribute final surgical schedules for upcoming procedures
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