Surgical Medical Assistant/Coordinator (Oncology)

Location: Rockville, Maryland, United States. Work is performed in a medical clinic or physician suite.

Salary: $17.99–$27.67 per hour, with the actual hiring rate based on experience, education, responsibilities, location, and performance.

Company

Maryland Oncology Hematology provides cancer care through more than 15 locations across Maryland and Washington, DC.

What you will do

• Coordinate surgical cases from physician orders, including operating room dates, anesthesia, assistants, vendors, equipment, and facility documentation.
• Arrange pre-operative appointments, clearance testing, diagnostic imaging, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Obtain insurance authorizations and pre-certifications using accurate CPT and ICD-10 codes, while reviewing payer policies to prevent delays and denials.
• Explain procedures, preparation requirements, appointment details, and patient financial responsibilities.
• Maintain procedure records in the EMR, including orders, consents, clearances, authorizations, pathology reports, and operative reports.
• Act as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, payors, facilities, and interdisciplinary care teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience in clinical or procedural scheduling, including insurance authorization, verification, or scheduling.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to explain patient responsibility under benefit plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask.
• Proficiency with computer systems and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work in a medical clinic or physician suite, with potential exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, radiation, and medical preparations.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive clinical environment focused on exceptional cancer care.
• Opportunities to grow and develop across a multi-location oncology network.
• Role includes collaboration with physicians, patients, payors, facilities, and interdisciplinary teams.
• May include orienting, training, and assigning work to lower-level employees.