Bilingual Surgery Scheduler & Authorization Coordinator

Sante Health System, Inc; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Sante Health System in Fresno, CA, seeks a full-time Surgery Scheduler & Authorization Coordinator to manage surgical appointments and processing of authorizations for patients at Advanced Gastroenterology & Hepatology Associates in Fresno.

Responsibilities include scheduling, obtaining authorizations, verifying insurance details, and data entry. Bilingual Spanish is required; strong communication and accuracy are essential for daily multi-tasking in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year medical front office experience.
• Experience with medical terminology, various insurance products and requirements desirable.
• Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Book, coordinate and reschedule patients' surgical and office appointments.
• Obtain, research and process authorizations.
• Greet patients in a prompt, pleasant and helpful manner. Verify necessary information including insurance coverage, eligibility and benefits for patients.
• Enter demographic information into the system.
• Prepare logs/reports as necessary.
• Maintain and update current information on physician's surgery schedules.
• Function as office liaison to hospitals on behalf of the patients, including coordination of admitting arrangements and any hospital tests or equipment needed.
• Answer telephone, screen calls, take messages and provide information.
• Answer questions regarding patient surgical appointments and testing.
• Communicate questions or concerns for prompt resolution.
• Update patient chart with any applicable information as necessary.
• Assist other office personnel in the performance of their duties as assigned and as workload permits.
• Function as relief for other personnel in office as appropriate and to facilitate coworker's taking time out of the office.
• Work in a cooperative and professional manner with physician and coworkers.
• Attend required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
• Enhance professional growth and development through in-service meetings and education programs.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Sante Health System in Fresno, CA, seeks a full-time Surgery Scheduler & Authorization Coordinator to manage surgical appointments and processing of authorizations for patients at Advanced Gastroenterology & Hepatology Associates in Fresno.

Responsibilities include scheduling, obtaining authorizations, verifying insurance details, and data entry. Bilingual Spanish is required; strong communication and accuracy are essential for daily multi-tasking in a fast-paced setting.