Surgery Coordinator

Carondelet Surgical Specialists

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. 
• 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 that affect job functions/responsibilities; and reporting compliance issues. 
• 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 the electronic system and obtain necessary authorizations 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; notify manager with patient account and insurance issues. 
• Provide assistance to administrative or clinical staff as needed, and other duties as assigned.