Surgery Scheduling & Patient Care Coordinator

Texas Oncology; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology in Dallas Sammons is seeking a Surgery Support Coordinator to manage internal surgery scheduling, pre-operative testing, and insurance pre-certification under physician directions. You will coordinate OR dates, anesthesia, and outside surgical representatives, and ensure clear patient communication.

The role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; prior scheduling/authorization experience in a clinical setting

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in surgical scheduling, insurance authorization, or related office work preferred.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and in using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote continuity of care.
• Coordinate, schedule, and authorize pre-operative clearance testing and imaging.
• Serve as a patient advocate and liaison among patient, payor, office and facility.
• Ensure surgical reports and related documents are filed in the chart and missing reports obtained.
• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple inputs from providers.

Skills

Surgical scheduling

Insurance authorization

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

EMR systems

Job description

Texas Oncology in Dallas Sammons is seeking a Surgery Support Coordinator to manage internal surgery scheduling, pre-operative testing, and insurance pre-certification under physician directions. You will coordinate OR dates, anesthesia, and outside surgical representatives, and ensure clear patient communication.

The role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; prior scheduling/authorization experience in a clinical setting