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, 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. 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. #LI-RF1