What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Scheduler position at Tenet Florida Physician Services?
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 Surgical Coordinator/Scheduler is primarily responsible for providing complete patient pre-operative and post-operative surgical scheduling functions for the assigned physician. Coordinates scheduling of the surgical sites and appointments for all physicians while facilitating surgical dates with patients. Assure surgeon preferences with the available resources. Obtains necessary authorizations and referrals from primary care physicians, specialists, and insurance companies. Medical office coordinator and additional duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities
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Primarily responsible for providing complete patient pre-operative and post-operative surgical scheduling functions for the assigned physician
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Coordinates scheduling of the surgical sites and appointments for all physicians while facilitating surgical dates with patients
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Obtains necessary authorizations and referrals from primary care physicians, specialists, and insurance companies
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Assure surgeon preferences with the available resources. Obtains necessary authorizations and referrals from primary care physicians, specialists, and insurance companies
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Displays concern and provides assistance or explains procedures as appropriate to callers or in face-to-face situations6. Ensure that all contacts with patients, the public, physicians and other personnel are carried out in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner
Qualifications
Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform the job.
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High School Diploma or Equivalent
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Requires 1-3 years of experience in Medical Setting, preferably in Physician Practice
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Requires at least 2 years of surgical scheduling experience
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Healthcare background is strongly desirable
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EMR/EHR experience preferred, NextGen or Athena experience preferred
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Proficiency in a windows environment with a working knowledge of Word, Outlook, and the Internet is required
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Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment
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Organization Description
The Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group (PBHN), also known as Tenet Florida Physician Services (TFPS), is comprised of hospitals and care centers, a large multi-specialty physician group, various ambulatory surgery centers and outpatient diagnostic facilities spanning Palm Beach County. We are the largest healthcare network in Palm Beach County and recognized for providing the highest quality healthcare, combining leading-edge health services with patient-centric care. With the greatest longevity in the community, along with hospitals and care centers that span the entirety of Palm Beach County, more patients trust PBHN than any other in the region.
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