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Tenet Healthcare Corporation·Tucson, Arizona
Surgery Coordinator
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Manage all aspects of the surgery process, including insurance verification and pre-operative certifications. Coordinate patient scheduling for labs, testing, and post-surgery care while completing necessary hospital documentation.
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.
Education: High school diploma/GED Experience: Minimum of one year working in medical insurance or healthcare related field; Previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred. #LI-KK1
Tucson Physician Group Holdings LLC, also known as Carondelet Medical Group, is one of Tucson's premier destinations for primary care and multispecialty services. Our comprehensive offerings include high-quality care in cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, neurosurgery and urology. Our services are designed to meet and exceed the medical needs of our patients. With over a dozen convenient locations in and around Tucson, we make quality healthcare easily accessible to patients and their loved ones.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in medical insurance or a healthcare-related field. Previous experience in surgery scheduling is strongly preferred.
Market context
In Arizona, surgery coordinator roles are typically tied to busy surgical practices and outpatient settings that need reliable scheduling, authorization, and patient-flow support. This role is competitive because employers often look for prior surgical environment experience, strong insurance authorization knowledge, and the ability to work independently with some early-to-late coverage. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time before applying.