Surgical Coordinator for Ophthalmology practice
Stoneham, MA, United States
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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