Highlights
The Scheduling Coordinator is 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. Our mission at Baptist Medical Network within the Baptist Health System is to be the premier healthcare organization in South Texas by providing high-quality, compassionate care that exceeds our communitys expectations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | http://jobs.tenethealth.com |
Description
Scheduling Coordinator
San Antonio, Texas Staff BHS Physician Network, Inc
Category Admissions, Scheduling, & Patient Access Services, Administrative Support Job ID 2603026850
Status Full Time Shift Day
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Overview
Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
The Scheduling Coordinator is 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
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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Organization Description
Our mission at Baptist Medical Network within the Baptist Health System is to be the premier healthcare organization in South Texas by providing high-quality, compassionate care that exceeds our communitys expectations. Our footprint spans across 12 counties with diverse multi-specialty providers who are dedicated to using their expertise and talents to strengthen our growing partnership within the surrounding communities.
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.
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About Company
Tenet Healthcare Corporation is a diversified healthcare services company with 115,000 employees united around a common mission: to help people live happier, healthier lives. Through its subsidiaries, partnerships and joint ventures, including United Surgical Partners International, the Company operates general acute care and specialty hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers and other outpatient facilities. Tenet's Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides technology-enabled performance improvement and health management solutions to hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks, physician groups, self-insured organizations and health plans.
Since 2003, Tenet's Commitment to Quality has improved the quality of medical care and patient safety at its hospitals and other businesses by evaluating processes and promoting best practices. As the world in which Tenet operates continues to change, Tenet's Commitment to Quality will remain focused on quality, the growing quality gap relative to top performers in the industry, and the fact that payers and employees use quality as a distinguishing factor. Visit the Quality Care page for more information.
Tenet has taken the lead in addressing the needs of the uninsured through its Compact With Uninsured Patients. Established in 2003, the Compact focuses on treating patients without insurance fairly and with respect during and after their treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Tenet also is committed to working with its patients through financial counseling and alternative payment options.
Since 2003, Tenet's Commitment to Quality has improved the quality of medical care and patient safety at its hospitals and other businesses by evaluating processes and promoting best practices. As the world in which Tenet operates continues to change, Tenet's Commitment to Quality will remain focused on quality, the growing quality gap relative to top performers in the industry, and the fact that payers and employees use quality as a distinguishing factor. Visit the Quality Care page for more information.
Tenet has taken the lead in addressing the needs of the uninsured through its Compact With Uninsured Patients. Established in 2003, the Compact focuses on treating patients without insurance fairly and with respect during and after their treatment, regardless of their ability to pay. Tenet also is committed to working with its patients through financial counseling and alternative payment options.