Surgery Coordinator
About The Position
The Surgery Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the surgery process, including verifying insurance, obtaining pre-operative certifications and authorizations, completing necessary hospital forms, scheduling pre-operative labs and testing, and coordinating post-surgery care. The role works with physicians, surgeons, hospital personnel, and patients to support surgical scheduling and care coordination. The Surgery Coordinator supports Tenet Physician Resources’ mission, policies, and procedures; follows HIPAA and privacy requirements; and upholds the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program. The position also provides assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of experience working in medical insurance or a healthcare-related field.
Nice To Haves
- Previous surgery scheduling experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to and support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources.
- Adhere to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
- Support the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by understanding compliance responsibilities, following applicable laws and policies, and reporting compliance issues.
- Triage surgical candidates as required by physicians.
- Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain information needed for surgery scheduling.
- Educate patients about planned surgery.
- Verify insurance information in the electronic system and obtain necessary authorizations before surgery.
- Work with surgeons to obtain medical clearances and preoperative testing required by hospital protocols.
- Confirm and reschedule return appointments as necessary, and notify the manager of patient account and insurance issues.
- Assist administrative or clinical staff as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
- Complete necessary hospital forms and coordinate pre-operative labs, testing, and post-surgery care.
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
- Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary pet insurance
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
- Voluntary long-term care insurance
- Elder and childcare benefits
- Auto and home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
