- Assignment Category: Full Time
Abrazo Brain and Spine West Campus
The Scheduling Coordinator is 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.
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- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
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- 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
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