Medical Assistant Scheduler
Tennessee OncologyTennessee, United States
Posted March 27, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Tennessee Oncology is one of the nation’s largest community-based cancer care specialists and home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology’s mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. To this day, our growing network of physicians and number of locations is based on this mission. In 2018, Tennessee Oncology joined OneOncology, a partnership of oncologists and industry leading experts driving the future of community-based cancer care in the United States, as a founding practice partner. Physicians specializing in gynecologic oncology, palliative care, radiation oncology, and health psychology comprise our group. Tennessee Oncology provides a full range of diagnostic services, including oncology specific expertise in PET/CT and laboratory services. Clinic locations provide on-site chemotherapy treatments so that patients receive care in their community and close to their home. Our physicians utilize the latest in molecular diagnostics and profiling to choose treatments specific to the genetics of your cancer. Oncology research is the largest area of new drug development. Self -administered medications, those taken by mouth or injected by the patient, comprise approximately 40% of these investigative medications. Tennessee Oncology’s in house pharmacy, Park Pharmacy, stocks oncology and hematology medications not readily available at community retail pharmacies. A URAC accredited Specialty Pharmacy, Park provides insurance and benefits investigation, prior authorization services for insurance coverage, co-pay assistance through manufacturer or foundation programs, extensive medication education, and access to a pharmacist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Job Description
The Surgical Clinic is seeking a Medical Assistant Scheduler to provide support across multiple roles, including surgery scheduling, patient services, and medical assisting responsibilities.
Requirements
- Coordinate and schedule surgeries
- Obtain prior authorizations and verify insurance coverage
- Serve as liaison between patients, providers, and insurance companies
- Provide pre-op instructions to patients
- Room patients and document medical history accurately
- Assist providers with minor in-office procedures
- Administer medications or injections as directed
- Support providers with documentation and follow-up orders
- Greet patients in a courteous and professional manner
- Check patients in and out, collect co-pays, verify insurance, and update patient records
- Schedule follow-up appointments and manage provider calendars
- Answer multi-line phones and route calls or messages appropriately