Surgery Scheduler

Tenet Healthcare; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Abrazo Scottsdale General Surgery on E Bell Rd in Phoenix AZ seeks a scheduling-focused administrator to manage pre-operative processes, verify insurance, coordinate testing, educate patients, and support surgical teams in line with Tenet policies.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year in medical insurance/healthcare, and preferred experience in surgery scheduling; strong HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Insurance verification

Surgery scheduling

Patient education

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Abrazo Scottsdale General Surgery - E Bell Rd, Phoenix 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

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.

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.