Surgery Scheduling Navigator

Abrazo Health; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing教育

Job summary

Abrazo Arrowhead Multispecialty in Arizona seeks a dedicated surgical scheduler to manage all aspects of the surgery process, including verifying insurance, obtaining pre-operative authorizations, coordinating labs, and scheduling pre-op testing.

The role collaborates with surgeons and hospital staff to secure medical clearances, educate patients, and arrange post-operative care, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Medical insurance knowledge

Surgery scheduling

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Abrazo Arrowhead Multispecialty in Arizona seeks a dedicated surgical scheduler to manage all aspects of the surgery process, including verifying insurance, obtaining pre-operative authorizations, coordinating labs, and scheduling pre-op testing.

The role collaborates with surgeons and hospital staff to secure medical clearances, educate patients, and arrange post-operative care, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation.