Scheduling Coordinator

• 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. 


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