Scheduling Coordinator

Talentify; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Career Development

HSA/FSA

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Abrazo Medical Group in the Phoenix area is seeking a Surgery Scheduling Coordinator to manage all aspects of the pre- and post-operative process. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and coordinate labs and testing with surgical teams.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year in medical insurance or healthcare; prior surgery scheduling is preferred. Join a patient-centered team focused on quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of one year working in medical insurance or healthcare.
• Previous surgery scheduling experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage surgical candidates as required by physicians.
• Work with hospital personnel to obtain information for scheduling.
• Educate patients about planned surgery.
• Verify insurance information and obtain necessary authorizations before surgery.
• Coordinate preoperative testing and medical clearances with surgeons/hospital.
• Confirm and reschedule return appointments; inform manager of issues.
• Assist admin or clinical staff as needed and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Scheduling

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR/EMR software

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.

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.
• Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures that affect job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues.
• Triage surgical candidates as required by the physicians.
• Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain information as required for surgery scheduling.
• Educate patients about planned surgery.
• Verify insurance information in the electronic system and obtain necessary authorizations prior to surgery.
• Work in concert with surgeons to obtain medical clearances and preoperative testing as required by hospital protocols.
• Confirm and reschedule return appointments as necessary; notify manager with patient account and insurance issues.
• Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma/GED

Experience: Minimum of one year working in medical insurance or healthcare related field; Previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.

Organization Description

As one of the valleys top healthcare systems, Abrazo Medical Groups mission is to provide quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. Abrazo Medical Group, in partnership with Abrazo Health, is a high-quality multispecialty healthcare provider comprised of approximately 20 primary care and specialty outpatient clinic locations, 5 acute care hospitals and 4 neighborhood emergency centers. With over 120 employed physicians and practitioners, our services are close to home or work.

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