What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Coordinator - Ophthalmology position at Florida Eye Specialists?
About us:
Florida Eye Specialists is a top provider in eye care for the greater Jacksonville area and is the preferred provider for the Jacksonville Jaguars! There are several locations in and around Jacksonville and we are growing every day! The physicians and staff of Florida Eye Specialists are united by a common passion for excellence in eye care. All our doctors have dedicated numerous years of medical school, residency, fellowship and post-fellowship training to eye-disease research and education.
Benefits:
After successful completion of a 90-day probationary period, Full Time employees will be eligible for the following benefits:
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- STD & LTD
- 401k & Profit Sharing (After 1 year)
Job Summary:
The Surgery Coordinator is committed to guiding the patient through the surgical process in a warm and comforting manner. They support the patient journey throughout the surgical process, from education, scheduling surgical and pre/post-operative visits, and assisting the patients while preparing for surgical treatments.
Home location will be at one of our Jacksonville clinics. Surgery Coordinators travel with the physician and you will be asked to go to follow the physician to other locations.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain surgical schedules for surgeons
- Maintain a working knowledge of all surgery procedures
- Communicates with patients
- Arranges for testing and takes measurements
- Schedules pre & post op visits
- Collects all payments due to include, copays, coinsurance, deductibles and upgrade options
- Prepare charts for surgeons
- Send Orders for all medications
- Insurance Verification
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact with patients and employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Comply with HIPPA confidentiality standards when accessing or communicating patient information
Florida Eye Specialists is a Drug-Free Workplace. All potential hires will be required to take and clear a pre-employment drug screen upon job offer.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer
- Repetitive hand movements (specifically keyboarding and writing)
- Travel to other offices, including Surgery Center, as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Ophthalmology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22
