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Baylor University Medical Center - - Responsibilities: Advise the patient on all important pre- and post-operative instructions, like food, fluid, and medication intake and restrictions before surgery. Confirm important health information, such as allergies and current medications, before giving instructions.; Schedules and obtains pre-op evaluations and surgical clearance documentation from requested physicians or surgeons prior to surgery date, per protocol.; Enter surgery appointments under the patient's appointment desktop. Ensure all insurance information is loaded accurately, attached to the visit, and verified. Attach authorization information to the appointment.; Document phone calls to patients about surgery scheduling. Scan all scheduling documentation through media manager. Schedule important appointments with attached authorizations.; Performs precertification and verification of surgical benefits with insurance companies.