Surgery Scheduler
About the role
Fuel your passion for patient-centered care and elevate your medical career in our thriving physician office. Join our collaborative team, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our community. At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.
Job Summary
Abrazo Scottsdale Bariatric Specialists E Bell Rd, Phoenix. Responsible for all aspects of surgery process including all verifying insurance; pre-operative certifications and authorizations; complete necessary hospital forms; scheduling patient for any pre-operative labs, testing and coordination of post-surgery care.
Responsibilities
- Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
- Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
- Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures that affect job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues.
- Triage surgical candidates as required by the physicians.
- Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain information as required for surgery scheduling.
- Educate patients about planned surgery.
- Verify insurance information in the electronic system and obtain necessary authorizations prior to surgery.
- Work in concert with surgeons to obtain medical clearances and preoperative testing as required by hospital protocols.
- Confirm and reschedule return appointments as necessary; notify manager with patient account and insurance issues.
- Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed, and other duties as assigned.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance