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.; 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.; Performs precertification and verification of surgical benefits with insurance companies.