Surgery Scheduling Specialist — Impact Patient Care

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources in El Paso, TX is seeking a skilled Surgery Scheduling Professional to manage all aspects of the pre-operative and scheduling processes. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, coordinate preoperative testing and align with surgeons and hospital protocols.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of physician office experience with surgery scheduling, CMA preferred and CPR required. Some local travel to support other offices may be needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma/GED required with completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Certification: CMA preferred, CPR required
• Experience: Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a physician office with previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.
• Other Requirements: Occasional local travel to support other offices.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources, the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan, and the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program's Code of Conduct.
• 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

Surgery scheduling

CPR certification

CMA preferred

5+ years physician office experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Tenet Physician Resources in El Paso, TX is seeking a skilled Surgery Scheduling Professional to manage all aspects of the pre-operative and scheduling processes. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, coordinate preoperative testing and align with surgeons and hospital protocols.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of physician office experience with surgery scheduling, CMA preferred and CPR required. Some local travel to support other offices may be needed.