Surgery Scheduling Specialist

Tenet Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career development

Continuing education

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Abrazo Scottsdale Bariatric Specialists on E Bell Rd in Phoenix seeks a detail-oriented coordinator to manage the surgery process. Responsibilities include verifying insurance, obtaining pre-operative authorizations, scheduling pre-op labs, and coordinating post-surgery care.

You will work with surgeons and hospital staff to secure medical clearances, keep patient accounts up to date, and educate patients about planned procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year working in medical insurance or healthcare 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 hospital personnel to obtain information for surgery scheduling.
• Educate patients about planned surgery.
• Verify insurance information and obtain necessary authorizations prior to surgery.
• Coordinate with surgeons for medical clearances and preoperative testing.
• Confirm and reschedule return appointments; notify manager of any issues.
• Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Abrazo Scottsdale Bariatric Specialists on E Bell Rd in Phoenix seeks a detail-oriented coordinator to manage the surgery process. Responsibilities include verifying insurance, obtaining pre-operative authorizations, scheduling pre-op labs, and coordinating post-surgery care.

You will work with surgeons and hospital staff to secure medical clearances, keep patient accounts up to date, and educate patients about planned procedures.