Scheduling Coordinator

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources in El Paso, TX is seeking a experienced medical assistant to support the surgery scheduling process and preoperative coordination. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and help coordinate preoperative labs and post-operative care.

The role emphasizes thorough HIPAA compliance, effective patient communication, and collaboration with surgeons and hospital staff. A high school diploma and CMA/ CPR are preferred; travel to local offices may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required with completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• CMA preferred, CPR required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a physician office with surgery scheduling experience preferred.
• Occasional local travel to support other offices.

Responsibilities

• Triage surgical candidates as required by the physicians.
• Educate patients about planned surgery.
• Verify insurance information in the electronic system.
• Obtain insurance authorizations as required by individual plans prior to surgery.
• Obtain medical clearances and coordinate preoperative testing in concert with surgeons and per hospital protocols.
• Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain necessary information for surgery scheduling.
• Confirm and reschedule return appointments, as necessary.
• Notify manager with patient account and insurance issues.
• Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient communication

HIPAA awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

CMA certification preferred

CPR certification required

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Responsible for all aspects of surgery process including all verifying insurance; pre-operative certifications and authorizations; complete necessary hospital forms; scheduling patient for any pre-operative labs, testing and coordination of post-surgery care

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources, the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan, and the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program's Code of Conduct.
• Triage surgical candidates as required by the physicians.
• Educate patients about planned surgery.
• Verify insurance information in the electronic system.
• Obtain insurance authorizations as required by individual plans prior to surgery.
• Obtain medical clearances and coordinate preoperative testing in concert with surgeons and per hospital protocols.
• Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain necessary information for surgery scheduling.
• Confirm and reschedule return appointments, as necessary.
• Notify manager with patient account and insurance issues.
• Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma/GED required with completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Certification: CMA preferred, CPR required

Experience: Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a physician office with previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.

Other Requirements: Occasional local travel to support other offices.

Organization Description

Providence Medical Partners, within El Paso Physician Network, provides primary and specialty healthcare services you can trust through an experienced team of medical professionals. Our distinguished network of providers offers high quality care with compassion for all ages and always strives to exceed your expectations.

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