Scheduling Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• CPR certification required.
• At least 5 years of experience working in a physician office.
• Occasional local travel to support other offices.

Nice To Haves

• CMA certification preferred.
• Previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and support the mission, purpose, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of Tenet Physician Resources, the Tenet HIPAA Compliance Plan, and the Tenet Corporate Compliance Program's Code of Conduct.
• Triage surgical candidates as required by physicians.
• Educate patients about planned surgery.
• Verify insurance information in the electronic system.
• Obtain insurance authorizations required by individual plans before surgery.
• Obtain medical clearances and coordinate preoperative testing with surgeons and according to hospital protocols.
• Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain information necessary for surgery scheduling.
• 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, 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 pet insurance
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Elder and childcare benefits
• Auto and home insurance