Surgery Scheduler - Sports Medicine

Abrazo Medical Group (VHS Outpatient Clinics, Inc); Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources in Arizona is seeking a Surgery Scheduling Coordinator for the Arizona Sports Medicine Clinic in Scottsdale. The role handles verification of insurance, pre-operative certifications and authorizations, and coordinating pre-operative labs and post-surgery care.

You will work with hospital personnel, educate patients about planned surgeries, obtain necessary authorizations, and ensure coordinated preoperative processes with surgeons.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical insurance or healthcare field preferred.
• Ability to verify insurance information and obtain authorizations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the Tenet mission and policies.
• Complies with HIPAA and privacy standards.
• Supports corporate compliance program and regulatory requirements.
• Triages surgical candidates as required by physicians.
• Coordinates with hospital staff to obtain scheduling information.
• Educates patients about planned surgery.
• Verifies insurance and obtains authorizations before surgery.
• Obtains medical clearances and preoperative testing with surgeons.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and notifies on issues.
• Assists administrative or clinical staff as needed.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Insurance verification

Scheduling coordination

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

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

Arizona Sports Medicine Clinic - Scottsdale

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.

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