Scheduling Coordinator

Talentify; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources is seeking a skilled Scheduler for surgical procedures in a Texas physician office. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, coordinate preoperative testing, and schedule labs and post-operative care in collaboration with surgeons and hospital staff.

The role requires a high school diploma with an accredited Medical Assistant Program and CMA certification preferred, CPR required, and a minimum of 5 years of practice in a physician office with surgery scheduling

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of surgery process including verifying insurance; pre-operative certifications and authorizations; complete hospital forms; scheduling patient for pre-operative labs, testing and coordination of post-surgery care.
• Adheres to mission and compliance standards; triage surgical candidates; educate patients about planned surgery; verify insurance information; obtain authorizations; coordinate preoperative testing with surgeons and hospital protocols; schedule surgery with hospital staff.

Skills

Surgery scheduling

Patient coordination

Education

High school diploma/GED with Medical Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Fuel your passion for patient-centered care and elevate your medical career in our thriving physician office. Join our collaborative team, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our community.

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.

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Organization Description

Our mission at Baptist Medical Network within the Baptist Health System is to be the premier healthcare organization in South Texas by providing high-quality, compassionate care that exceeds our communitys expectations. Our footprint spans across 12 counties with diverse multi-specialty providers who are dedicated to using their expertise and talents to strengthen our growing partnership within the surrounding communities.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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