Surgery Scheduler — Patient Care Coordinator

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

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.