The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for all task-based Scheduling activities.
Responsibilities
The Scheduling Coordinator functions in all aspects of the Scheduling department and in addition provide oversight for the Scheduling Department in the absence of the supervisor.
The Scheduling Coordinator is responsible for all activities assigned during their shift, including: quality and accuracy of work produced, reports at the end of the shift and the status of the department.
Complies with all department specific policies and procedures.
Identifies and reports problems to the Scheduling Supervisor or Manager.
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
Certification: None
Experience: Minimum of one year working in medical insurance or healthcare related field. with previous surgery scheduling experience preferred.
Other Requirements: None
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
Knowledge of surgical procedures and process.
Understanding of documentation required for surgery scheduling.
Knowledge of the purposes, organization, and policies of the local community's health systems sufficient to interact with other health care providers.
Knowledge of the policies and procedures of a clinic sufficient to provide effective patient care
Knowledge of Electronic Health Systems
Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT codes
Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the organization to complete billing tasks within compliance of the organization.
Skills:
Skill in multi-tasking.
Skill in customer service.
Skill in computer hardware and software use.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
Skill in analyzing situations accurately and taking effective action.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, policy-making bodies, third-party payers, patients, and the public.
Skill in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectives.
Skill in exercising judgment and discretion in developing, applying, interpreting, and coordinating departmental policies and procedures.
Abilities:
Ability to multi-task, manage details and organize efficiently and effectively.
Ability to read, interprets, and apply policies and procedures.
Ability to set priorities among multiple requests.
Ability to interact with patients, medical and administrative staff, and the public effectively.
Ability to use EMR, other relevant computer hardware and software, telephone, copier, fax machine and other standard medical office equipment.
Job: Non-Clinical/Administrative
Primary Location: Tucson, Arizona
Facility: Tucson Physician Group Holdings
Job Type: Full-time
Shift Type: Days
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.
Internal Number: 2005042174
About Tucson Physician Group Holdings
Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is a diversified healthcare services company headquartered in Dallas with 112,000 employees. Through an expansive care network that includes United Surgical Partners International, we operate 65 hospitals and approximately 510 other healthcare facilities, including surgical hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and imaging centers and other care sites and clinics. We also operate Conifer Health Solutions, which provides revenue cycle management and value-based care services to hospitals, health systems, physician practices, employers and other clients. Across the Tenet enterprise, we are united by our mission to deliver quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve.
