Job Description

A non-exempt medical office position responsible for coordinating and managing all functions of surgeries and coordinating post-surgery care.


2503027730 Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship


Assist with triage of the surgical candidates when needed. Work with hospitals to obtain information as required for surgery scheduling. Educate patients about planned surgery. Obtain insurance authorizations as required by individual plans. Obtain all necessary paperwork and ensure it is completed in a timely manner. Work in concert with surgeons to obtain medical clearances and preoperative testing as required by hospital protocol. Elicit assistance from manager and surgeons when issues of assessment and/or decision points present that are outside scope of practice Assist in other functions of the physician practice as needed

Education

: High school diploma/GED required with completion of Medical Assisting Program strongly preferred.

Certification

: Prefer certification in at least one of the following: Medical Assisting or other related healthcare management/administration certification.

Experience

: Must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working in a physician office; at least some previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.




Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.



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