Surgery Coordinator

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

The Surgery Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the surgery process. This includes verifying insurance, obtaining pre-operative certifications and authorizations, completing necessary hospital forms, scheduling pre-operative labs and testing, and coordinating post-surgery care. The coordinator also triages surgical candidates as directed by physicians, educates patients about planned surgery, and works with surgeons and hospital personnel to support surgery scheduling and preparation.

The role adheres to Tenet Physician Resources’ mission, policies, procedures, HIPAA requirements, privacy standards, and Corporate Compliance Program. The coordinator may assist administrative or clinical staff as needed and perform 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 Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement.
• Support the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by understanding and following compliance responsibilities, applicable laws and regulations, and corporate policies and procedures, and by reporting compliance issues.
• Triage surgical candidates as required by physicians.
• Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain information required 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 about patient account and insurance issues.
• Assist administrative or clinical staff as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate the surgery process, including completing hospital forms, scheduling pre-operative labs and testing, and coordinating 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 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED