What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler position at Higa Bariatrics?
Higa Bariatrics is a general and bariatric surgery practice in Tucson, Az. We are in need of a full time Surgery Scheduler/Prior Auth Specialist to join our practice that is rapidly growing.
Responsibilities would include thorough review of a patients chart to make sure they have obtained all insurance requirements in order to proceed with bariatric surgery. Obtaining prior authorization from insurance carriers, scheduling the surgery with the hospital after authorization has been obtained, scheduling the patients post operative appointments and providing the scheduled surgery date/time and post op appointments to the patient.
We ask that you please send your full resume to Kristina Valerani-Knoblich, Office Manager, via email (kristina@tucsonwls.com).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Do you have Surgery Scheduling experience?
Experience:
- Medical office: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $25