Surgery Scheduler

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Phoenix, AZ

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgery Scheduler 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 surgeons, hospital personnel, patients, and administrative or clinical staff 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 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.
• 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 benefits include 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