Surgical Coordinator for Ophthalmology practice

Surgical Coordinator

Our busy comprehensive eye care center has a full time Surgical Coordinator position available. The surgical coordinator is responsible for scheduling patients at surgical centers as well as providing instructions to patients in regards to surgery. Applicants must have strong attention to detail, time management skills, and be a team player.

Benefits (full time):

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

SIMPLE Retirement Savings (Dollar for dollar match up to 3%)

Bi-Weekly pay 10 Annual Paid Holidays

Long term disability

Personal/Sick time

Paid Lunch

Responsibilities/Duties:

Prepares all pre-procedure paperwork

Sends information to patients prior to their evaluation

Communicates with Surgery centers and trasmits all required forms, consets, exam notes, PCP clearance physicals, and PCP referrals

Communicates with PCP offics to obtain clearance physicals and referrals

Works with Billing Office to ensure Insurance is active and procedure is covered

Ensures prior authorizations are approved and up to date

Counsels patients by providing information regarding treatment

Calls and speaks with patients and doctors in preparation for procedures and confirms procedures, as well as post surgery checks

Reviews Medications with patients and Eprescribes to pharmacies

Is an ambassador for laser vision correction and cataract surgery

Books follow up appointments

Clearly follows guidelines established by providers

Other front desk or scribing duties as assigned

Attention to detail

Confirms work is error free.

Qualifications:

2 years experience as a surgical coordinator, surgical scheduler, or surgery coordinator

High School Diploma or equivalent

Excellent phone etiquette

Ability to learn spreadsheets and word processing programs

Benefit Conditions:

Only full-time employees eligible

Hours per week:

30-39

Work Remotely

No

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