Ophthalmic Technician/Surgery Scheduler

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Ophthalmic Tech/Surgery Scheduler to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care within our ophthalmology clinic. This position involves assisting ophthalmologists during examinations and procedures, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care in a professional and efficient manner.

Duties

• Conduct preliminary examinations, including taking vital signs and documenting medical history.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures, ensuring accurate data collection.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Utilize software for patient management and documentation.
• Educate patients about eye health, treatment options, and post-procedure care.
• Collaborate with the front desk staff to ensure smooth patient flow and scheduling.
• Scheduling surgeries and post-operative appointments for patients.
• Communicating with patients, surgeons, and other staff to keep everyone informed.
• Coordinating the surgery schedule for one or more doctors.
• Recording patient information and completing surgical forms.
• Monitoring insurance payments and collecting insurance coding information.
• Giving patients pre-surgery instructions and setting them up for preadmission testing.
• Providing effective help to patients to ensure a positive experience.

Join us in making a difference in our patients' lives through exceptional eye

Surgery Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and scheduling surgical procedures by collecting patient information, verifying insurance coverage, communicating with physicians and patients, and ensuring all necessary pre-operative steps are completed, all while maintaining a streamlined and efficient surgical schedule within established guidelines.

Surgical Scheduler's responsibilities include:

• Scheduling: Scheduling surgeries and post-operative appointments for patients
• Communication: Communicating with patients, surgeons, and other staff to keep everyone informed
• Coordination: Coordinating the surgery schedule for one or more doctors
• Documentation: Recording patient information and completing surgical forms
• Insurance: Monitoring insurance payments and collecting insurance coding information
• Patient care: Giving patients pre-surgery instructions and setting them up for preadmission testing
• Customer service: Providing effective help to patients to ensure a positive experience

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.33 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18