Surgery Scheduling & Authorization Coordinator

Argus Dental & Vision, Inc; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy is seeking a Surgery Coordinator to schedule surgeries, obtain authorizations, and guide patients through their surgical journey, coordinating with physicians, hospitals, and centers.

The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering excellent patient service. This role offers a collaborative team and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 2 years of medical office experience.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience using EMR/EHR systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgical procedures with hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.
• Coordinate surgery dates with physicians, anesthesia providers, and facility staff.
• Obtain insurance authorizations and verify patient benefits.
• Schedule and track pre-operative testing, medical clearances, and specialty referrals.
• Educate patients on surgery preparation, arrival instructions, medications, and post-operative appointments.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, surgery centers, insurance companies, and patients to ensure all requirements are completed before surgery.
• Review surgical schedules for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Follow up on outstanding authorizations, laboratory results, and required documentation.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining professionalism and empathy.

Skills

Medical office experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

EMR/EHR proficiency

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corpus Christi ENT Sinus & Allergy is seeking a Surgery Coordinator to schedule surgeries, obtain authorizations, and guide patients through their surgical journey, coordinating with physicians, hospitals, and centers.

The ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering excellent patient service. This role offers a collaborative team and opportunities for growth.