Healthcare Referrals & Scheduling Specialist

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tyler, TX seeks a day shift, full-time Assessment & Referral Coordinator to schedule procedures, verify insurance, and coordinate day surgeries. You will ensure timely appointments and maintain accurate scheduling in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Proficiency with Excel/Word and strong attention to detail are essential. This role supports a patient-centered workflow and contributes to a collaborative, people-first healthcare team at UT Health East Texas facilities.

Qualifications

• Two to Three years of work experience in a medical office.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and surgical scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Makes and schedules appointment for procedures and surgeries for patients in an efficient and timely manner.
• Verifies and pre-certifies insurance coverage for surgical procedures.
• Coordinates day surgeries within main surgery department.
• Maintain productivity logs for department director.

Skills

Medical office experience

Knowledge of medical terminology

Surgical scheduling knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Ardent Health Services in Tyler, TX seeks a day shift, full-time Assessment & Referral Coordinator to schedule procedures, verify insurance, and coordinate day surgeries. You will ensure timely appointments and maintain accurate scheduling in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Proficiency with Excel/Word and strong attention to detail are essential. This role supports a patient-centered workflow and contributes to a collaborative, people-first healthcare team at UT Health East Texas facilities.