Surgery Scheduler Gilbert

Dignity Health Medical Group; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) in Arizona is seeking a Surgery Procedure Coordinator to orchestrate surgical procedures, coordinate physician schedules, ORs, anesthesia, and staff, and manage pre/post-operative information and insurance authorizations.

You will act as a liaison among patients, physicians, and care teams, ensuring accurate registration in IDX and secure authorizations, while upholding efficient clinic operations and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year coordinating operating rooms, anesthesia, equipment, labs, imaging, authorizations, and physician schedules for surgeries.
• Ability to effectively interact with insurance carriers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operating rooms, equipment, anesthesia, pre-op labs and imaging, authorizations, and physician schedule for surgeries.
• Act as a liaison between patient, provider/referring physician, primary care physician, and others involved in the surgery to share pre/post-operative information.
• Gather and record financial and insurance information and ensure authorizations are obtained prior to the procedure.
• Complete full patient registration in IDX and ensure patient information is updated and current during follow-ups.
• Verify insurance eligibility and/or benefits.
• Utilize IDX according to policy for patient registration, scheduling, template oversight, posting payments, charge reconciliation, and reporting issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Bi-lingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College level business coursework

Tools

IDX system

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgery Procedure Coordinator, you will be a central pivot, orchestrating seamless and efficient surgical procedures while ensuring comprehensive patient support.

Every day, you will meticulously coordinate schedules for physicians, ORs, anesthesiologists, equipment, and staff per physician recommendations. You'll act as a critical liaison, communicating with all parties, distributing pre/post-op information, and expertly managing financial/insurance details to secure prior authorizations.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of surgical workflows. Your ability to anticipate needs and provide proactive support will be paramount.

• Coordinate operating rooms, equipment, anesthesia, pre-op labs and imaging, authorizations, and physician schedule for surgeries.
• Act as a liaison between the patient, provider/referring physician, primary care physician, and other parties involved in the surgery/procedure to include distribution of pre and post-operative information to the patient.
• Gather and record financial and insurance information and ensure authorizations are obtained prior to the procedure/surgery.
• Complete full patient registration in IDX when registering new patients. Ensure all patient information is updated and current when following up/interacting with patient. Verify insurance eligibility and/or benefits.
• Uses IDX system according to policy & procedure, including patient registration, scheduling appointments, template oversight (as applicable), printing forms and schedules, posting payments and charge reconciliation, and reporting any issues with system. Effectively utilizes IDX downtime procedures as needed.
• Provides additional clinic support as needed to ensure clinic is running effectively and productivity measures are met.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of experience coordinating operating rooms, equipment, anesthesia, pre-op labs, imaging, authorizations, and physician schedules for surgeries
• Ability to effectively interact with insurance carriers

Preferred

• College level business coursework
• Three (3) years related experience
• Bi-lingual
• Previous office experience
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
• Certified Medical Assistant AAMA
• Certified Medical Assistant NHA
• National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT
• National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP
• Registered Medical Assistant
• Certified Medical Assistant MMCI

Where You'll Work

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