Surgery Scheduler - Sports Medicine

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Mesa, AZ

2h

About The Position

The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for all aspects of the surgery process, including verifying insurance, obtaining pre-operative certifications and authorizations, completing necessary hospital forms, scheduling pre-operative laboratory work and testing, and coordinating post-surgery care. The role works with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel to support surgical care and related appointments.

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 and fulfilling compliance responsibilities, following applicable federal and state laws and corporate policies, and 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.
• Notify the manager about patient account and insurance issues.
• Assist administrative or clinical staff as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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 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