Surgery Scheduler for Alamo Urology Associates
About The Position
Fuel your passion for patient-centered care and elevate your medical career in our thriving physician office. Join our collaborative team, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our community. At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Adheres to and supports the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources. Adheres to the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan and the Privacy Standards Confidentiality Agreement. Demonstrates support for the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program by being knowledgeable of compliance responsibilities as expressed in the Code of Conduct; adhering to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and corporate policies and procedures policies that affect his/her specific job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Requirements
- Education: High school diploma/GED required with completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
- Certification: CMA preferred, CPR required
- Experience: Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a physician office with previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.
- Other Requirements: Occasional local travel to support other offices.
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 electronic system
- Obtain insurance authorizations as required by individual plans 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.
- Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed.
- Notify manager with patient account and insurance issues.
- Other duties as assigned
- Responsible for all aspects of surgery process including all verifying insurance; pre-operative certifications and authorizations; complete necessary hospital forms; scheduling patient for any pre-operative labs, testing and coordination of post-surgery care
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
