Surgical Coordinator for Ophthalmology practice

Sheth Horsley Eye Center

Surgical Coordinator for Ophthalmology practice

Stoneham, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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