
Scheduling Coordinator
Required skills
- GED
- Medical Assistant Program
- CMA
- CPR
- physician office
- surgery scheduling
- insurance verification
- authorizations
- medical clearances
- preoperative testing
Nice to have
- surgery scheduling experience
Role summary
Tenet Physician Resources is seeking a compassionate healthcare professional for a Scheduling Coordinator role. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the surgery process, including verifying insurance, obtaining pre-operative certifications and authorizations, completing hospital forms, and scheduling patient labs and testing. The role also involves coordinating post-surgery care and educating patients about their planned procedures. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma/GED, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a physician office, with previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred. CPR certification is required, and CMA is preferred.
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, 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.
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.
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Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
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. The available plans and programs include:
- 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
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Providence Medical Partners, within El Paso Physician Network, provides primary and specialty healthcare services you can trust through an experienced team of medical professionals. Our distinguished network of providers offers high quality care with compassion for all ages and always strives to exceed your expectations.
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