Surgery Scheduling Specialist

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources in El Paso, TX is seeking a experienced medical assistant to support the surgery scheduling process and preoperative coordination. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and help coordinate preoperative labs and post-operative care.

The role emphasizes thorough HIPAA compliance, effective patient communication, and collaboration with surgeons and hospital staff. A high school diploma and CMA/ CPR are preferred; travel to local offices may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required with completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• CMA preferred, CPR required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a physician office with surgery scheduling experience preferred.
• Occasional local travel to support other offices.

Responsibilities

• Triage surgical candidates as required by the physicians.
• Educate patients about planned surgery.
• Verify insurance information in the electronic system.
• Obtain insurance authorizations as required by individual plans prior to surgery.
• Obtain medical clearances and coordinate preoperative testing in concert with surgeons and per hospital protocols.
• Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain necessary information for surgery scheduling.
• Confirm and reschedule return appointments, as necessary.
• Notify manager with patient account and insurance issues.
• Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient communication

HIPAA awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

CMA certification preferred

CPR certification required

Job description

Tenet Physician Resources in El Paso, TX is seeking a experienced medical assistant to support the surgery scheduling process and preoperative coordination. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and help coordinate preoperative labs and post-operative care.

The role emphasizes thorough HIPAA compliance, effective patient communication, and collaboration with surgeons and hospital staff. A high school diploma and CMA/ CPR are preferred; travel to local offices may be required.