Surgery Coordinator

Tenet Healthcare; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Sports Medicine Center Scottsdale AZ is seeking a dedicated administrative professional to support the surgery scheduling process, verify insurance, and obtain necessary authorizations. The role involves coordinating pre-operative testing, completing hospital forms, educating patients about procedures, and ensuring smooth communication with surgeons and hospital staff.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and one year in medical insurance or healthcare, with prior

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating scheduling for surgical procedures is a plus.
• Familiarity with medical insurance processes and authorizations.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient confidentiality best practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgery scheduling and pre-operative process.
• Verify insurance and obtain authorizations prior to surgery.
• Complete hospital forms and coordinate pre-op labs.
• Educate patients about planned surgery and post-op care.
• Work with hospital staff and surgeons to obtain medical clearances.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and document issues.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

Insurance verification

Preoperative coordination

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Arizona Sports Medicine Center Scottsdale AZ

• 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
• 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.

Requirements

• Education : High school diploma/GED
• Experience : Minimum of one year working in medical insurance or healthcare related field; Previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.

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