Surgery Scheduling Specialist — Patient Impact

Abrazo Health; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; 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 ed.

Health savings accounts & FSAs

Job summary

Abrazo Brain and Spine West Campus is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to manage all aspects of the surgery process, from insurance verification to pre-operative testing and post-surgery coordination. You will work closely with surgeons and hospital staff to ensure smooth scheduling and patient care.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and at least one year in medical insurance or healthcare; prior surgery scheduling experience is strongly preferred.

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 hospital personnel to obtain information for surgery scheduling.
• Educate patients about planned surgery.
• Verify insurance information and obtain necessary authorizations prior to surgery.
• Coordinate preoperative testing and medical clearances with surgeons and hospital staff.
• Confirm and reschedule return appointments as necessary; inform manager of issues.
• Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed.

Skills

Medical insurance experience

Surgery scheduling

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Abrazo Brain and Spine West Campus is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to manage all aspects of the surgery process, from insurance verification to pre-operative testing and post-surgery coordination. You will work closely with surgeons and hospital staff to ensure smooth scheduling and patient care.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and at least one year in medical insurance or healthcare; prior surgery scheduling experience is strongly preferred.