Scheduling Coordinator

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the surgery process, including verifying insurance, obtaining pre-operative certifications and authorizations, completing required hospital forms, scheduling pre-operative labs and testing, and coordinating post-surgery care. The role also supports patients and clinical and administrative staff and may involve occasional local travel to other offices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• CPR certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a physician office.
• Occasional local travel to support other offices.

Nice To Haves

• CMA certification preferred.
• Previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and support 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 physicians.
• Educate patients about planned surgery.
• Verify insurance information in the electronic system.
• Obtain insurance authorizations required by individual plans before surgery.
• Obtain medical clearances and coordinate preoperative testing with surgeons and according to hospital protocols.
• Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain information necessary for surgery scheduling.
• Confirm and reschedule return appointments as needed.
• Notify the manager of patient account and insurance issues.
• Assist administrative or clinical staff as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Schedule pre-operative labs and testing and coordinate post-surgery care.
• Complete necessary hospital forms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED