Surgery Scheduler - Ortho

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources is seeking a detail‑oriented professional to manage the surgery process. You will verify insurance, obtain pre‑operative authorizations, schedule labs and testing, and coordinate post‑operative care with the care team.

You will triage candidates, educate patients about planned procedures, and work closely with hospital staff to ensure smooth scheduling and billing accuracy. Strong organization and healthcare experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year in medical insurance or healthcare.
• Experience scheduling surgeries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage surgical candidates as required by physicians.
• Obtain information for surgery scheduling with hospital staff.
• Educate patients about planned surgery.
• Verify insurance information in the system and obtain authorizations prior to surgery.
• Coordinate preoperative testing and medical clearances as needed.
• Notify manager of patient account or insurance issues and reschedule as necessary.
• Assist administrative or clinical staff as needed.

Skills

Surgery scheduling

Patient education

Insurance verification

Education

High school diploma/GED

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.
• 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.

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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.

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.

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