Surgery Coordinator

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

• Adheres to and supports 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 the physicians.

• Educate patients about planned surgery.

• Verify insurance information in the electronic system.

• Obtain insurance authorizations as required by individual plans prior to surgery.

• Obtain medical clearances and coordinate preoperative testing in concert with surgeons and per hospital protocols.

• Work with appropriate hospital personnel to obtain necessary information for surgery scheduling.

• Confirm and reschedule return appointments, as necessary.

• Notify manager with patient account and insurance issues.

• Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed; other duties as assigned.

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.