Sobre esta vaga de Surgery Scheduler/Prior Authorization - Urology na Tennessee Oncology
Why Join Us?
Beacon Clinic was founded for the purpose of delivering a level of care that we, as a team, can all be proud of. We are a patient-focused health and wellness clinic that is committed to providing the highest quality of medical care and supportive services. When founded, we specialized in the treatment of cancer and blood conditions. Today, we provide medical oncology and hematology, radiation oncology, rheumatology, and urology services to our phenomenal patients. Learn more about us at our website.
Job Description:
Beacon has an excellent opportunity available within our clinic as a Surgery Scheduler/Prior Authorization - Urology. If you are looking for exciting, flexible, and stimulating work with meaningful advancement opportunities available, then consider Beacon the right place for you!
This individual will be responsible for scheduling urologic surgeries and procedures, obtaining and managing prior authorizations, coordinating with patients, providers, insurance companies, and ancillary departments to ensure timely, compliant, and efficient case flow.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Schedule urology surgeries, elective procedures, preoperative and postoperative appointments in the practice and/or hospital scheduling system.
Verify patient demographics, insurance coverage, and eligibility.
Initiate and complete prior authorization requests for surgical procedures, in-house procedures, tests, and implants; follow up until approval or denial resolution.
Collaborate with urologists, nursing, OR staff, Medical Reps, billing, and case management to confirm case readiness (labs, imaging, medical clearance).
Maintain accurate tracking logs in shared files, complete scheduling checklists, and other documentation as needed.
Educate patients on pre-op instructions, arrival times, fasting requirements, and necessary pre-op testing.
Ensure compliance with payer requirements, facility policies, and regulatory standards.
Coordinate last-minute schedule changes and urgent case authorizations when needed.
Required Skills/Abilities:
High level of attention to detail
Performs work in a professional, compassionate manner
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
2+ years’ experience in medical scheduling, prior authorizations, or insurance verification; experience in urology, surgical practice, or hospital scheduling strongly preferred.
Proficiency with EMR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner, Athena) and prior authorization platforms.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, CPT/ICD-10 coding basics, and common payer policies for surgical authorizations.
Excellent verbal and written communication, customer service, and organizational skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under time-sensitive conditions. Attention to detail and ability to maintain patient confidentiality (HIPAA).
Location:
May be asked to work at both locations
3815 N Schreiber Way, Suite 101, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
1641 E Polston Avenue, Suite 102, Post Falls, ID 83854
Benefits:
Generous Paid Time Off
8 paid, closed-clinic holidays
Health Insurance, including dental and vision
401(k) Plan
Gym membership
Professional Development Fund
Beacon Company Mission: To meet patients wherever they are on their cancer journey and walk with them on that journey; to provide compassionate, personalized cancer care for an unparalleled patient experience.
Beacon Core Values: Compassion. Grace. Honesty. Humor. Respect. Trust.
Our providers and staff at Beacon share these values and truly embody the mission of Beacon. Our team is comprised of the most devoted, compassionate individuals who consistently go above and beyond for patients and who strive to continually improve patient care and the overall patient experience.
