Surgery Scheduling & Care Coordinator

Tenet Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's Arizona Sports Medicine Center in Scottsdale seeks a patient-oriented scheduling coordinator responsible for all aspects of the surgery process, verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, coordinating pre-operative labs, and managing post-operative care in collaboration with surgeons.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year in medical insurance/healthcare, and preferred surgery scheduling experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma/GED.

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.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Tenet Healthcare's Arizona Sports Medicine Center in Scottsdale seeks a patient-oriented scheduling coordinator responsible for all aspects of the surgery process, verifying insurance, obtaining authorizations, coordinating pre-operative labs, and managing post-operative care in collaboration with surgeons.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least one year in medical insurance/healthcare, and preferred surgery scheduling experience.