Abrazo West Phoenix - W Thomas Rd 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