Job Information
Dignity Health Surgery Procedure Coordinator in Phoenix, Arizona
Overview
Hello humankindness Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 200 providers and 500 support staff that cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 subspecialty services. The physicians provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic research and leadership roles.DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrows healthcare providers. DHMG has 84 medical school students and approximately 200 residents and fellows throughout the 25 academic programs. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. The mission of Dignity Health Medical Group is consistent with Dignity Healths mission and St. Josephs guiding principles with a focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. As part of the Dignity Health hospital system DHMG has full access to the staff and all facilities on our hospital campuses. This unique relationship with our hospital allows Dignity Health Medical Group to provide its patients with state-of-the-art patient services including care of the poor and disenfranchised.Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus
Responsibilities
The Surgery Procedure Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the schedules of physicians operating rooms anesthesiologists equipment lab work and any other required items/staff in accordance with a physician's recommendation for patient care. Acts as a liaison between the patient provider/referring physician primary care physician and other parties involved in the surgery/procedure to include distribution of pre and post-operative information to the patient. Gather and record financial and insurance information and ensure authorizations are obtained prior to the procedure/surgery.
Coordinate operating rooms, equipment, anesthesia, pre-op labs and imaging, authorizations, and physician schedule for surgeries.
Act as a liaison between the patient, provider/referring physician, primary care physician, and other parties involved in the surgery/procedure to include distribution of pre and post-operative information to the patient.
Gather and record financial and insurance information and ensure authorizations are obtained prior to the procedure/surgery.
Complete full patient registration in IDX when registering new patients. Ensure all patient information is updated and current when following up/interacting with patient. Verify insurance eligibility and/or benefits.
Uses IDX system according to policy & procedure, including patient registration, scheduling appointments, template oversight (as applicable), printing forms and schedules, posting payments and charge reconciliation, and reporting any issues with system.
Effectively utilizes IDX downtime procedures as needed.
Provides additional clinic support as needed to ensure clinic is running effectively and productivity measures are met.
Qualifications
MINIMUM
High School Diploma/GED
One year related experience
Familiarity with operating room scheduling processes critical; ability to effectively interact with insurance carriers is also required
PREFERRED
Three years related experience
College level business coursework
Medical Assistant Certificate
Bi-lingual
Previous office experience
Pay Range
$18.00 - $24.66 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
