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- 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.
- 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
scheduling coordinator for el paso physician network - El Paso, TX , USA, United States - Tenet Healthcare Corporation
Description
General Summary:
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
Essential Job Responsibilities:
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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