Surgical Scheduling & Preop Coordination Pro

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Education opportunities

HSAs/FSAs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources in El Paso is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to handle surgery scheduling and related patient coordination. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and coordinate preoperative testing with clinicians and hospital teams.

The role requires at least 5 years in a physician office with surgery scheduling experience; CMA preferred and CPR certification are important. Occasional local travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Certification as CMA preferred; CPR required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a physician office with surgery scheduling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Tenet Physician Resources policies and compliance standards.
• Triage surgical candidates as required by physicians.
• Educate patients about planned surgery and next steps.
• Verify insurance information in the electronic system.
• Obtain insurance authorizations prior to surgery.
• Coordinate preoperative testing with surgeons and hospital protocols.
• Schedule surgery-related appointments and follow-up visits.
• Assist administrative or clinical staff as needed.

Skills

Surgery scheduling

Medical Assistant

CMA

CPR certified

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Tenet Physician Resources in El Paso is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to handle surgery scheduling and related patient coordination. You will verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and coordinate preoperative testing with clinicians and hospital teams.

The role requires at least 5 years in a physician office with surgery scheduling experience; CMA preferred and CPR certification are important. Occasional local travel may be involved.