Surgical Scheduler & Prior Auth Clerk — Care Coordination

Three Crosses Regional Hospital; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is seeking a Surgical Scheduler/Prior Auth Clerk to join our team. This role schedules surgeries for assigned physicians, coordinates with hospitals, and manages prior authorizations to keep procedures on schedule.

You will prepare surgical orders, ensure pre-operative testing documentation, and communicate with patients and staff to ensure timely, accurate paperwork. The ideal candidate has at least two years of customer service or scheduling experience in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred Billing or Coding certificate.
• Minimum 2 years of customer service or scheduling experience in medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries for assigned physicians and coordinate with hospitals.
• Obtain prior authorizations via payer websites or phone and follow up.
• Prepare and communicate surgery orders and pre-operative testing documentation.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional communication.

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Phone communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Billing/Coding certificate

Job description

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is seeking a Surgical Scheduler/Prior Auth Clerk to join our team. This role schedules surgeries for assigned physicians, coordinates with hospitals, and manages prior authorizations to keep procedures on schedule.

You will prepare surgical orders, ensure pre-operative testing documentation, and communicate with patients and staff to ensure timely, accurate paperwork. The ideal candidate has at least two years of customer service or scheduling experience in a