Surgery Coordinator

Conifer Health Solutions • Goodyear, AZ

22h

About The Position

Responsible for all aspects of the surgery process, including verifying insurance, obtaining pre-operative certifications and authorizations, completing necessary hospital forms, and scheduling patients for pre-operative labs, testing, and coordination of post-surgery care. This role adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources. It also requires adherence to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement, demonstrating support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities, adhering to relevant laws and policies, and reporting compliance issues.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum of one year working in medical insurance or healthcare related field
• Previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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