Surgery Scheduling & Care Coordinator

Abrazo Health; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Education opportunities

Job summary

Abrazo Health is seeking a detail-oriented coordinator to manage all aspects of the surgery process, including insurance verification, pre-operative certifications, and scheduling pre-operative labs and tests. You will work with physicians and hospital staff to obtain authorizations, coordinate testing, and ensure smooth patient flow from scheduling through post-operative care.

Experience in medical insurance or scheduling is preferred; a high school diploma is required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
• Triage surgical candidates as required by the physicians.
• Coordinate with 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.
• Coordinate 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.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Abrazo Health is seeking a detail-oriented coordinator to manage all aspects of the surgery process, including insurance verification, pre-operative certifications, and scheduling pre-operative labs and tests. You will work with physicians and hospital staff to obtain authorizations, coordinate testing, and ensure smooth patient flow from scheduling through post-operative care.

Experience in medical insurance or scheduling is preferred; a high school diploma is required.