Surgery Coordinator

Summary of Responsibilities
Responsible for scheduling ophthalmic surgeries at the ambulatory surgery center and local hospitals and serving as liaison between patient and surgeon, facility, preop staff, etc. Position requires good understanding of ophthalmic practice and insurance coverage, considerable attention to detail, ability to communicate with patients, surgeons, coworkers and supervisors and a willingness to help in all areas.

List of Responsibilities/Duties

• Maintains surgical schedule for surgeons.
• Communicates with patients about: Scheduling; Preop testing and visits; Insurance requirements; Surgical consents; Facility ownership disclosures; Transportation requirements; Financial requirements and financial hardship assistance.
• Contacts facilities for scheduling.
• Arranges for preop testing.
• Schedules preop visits.
• Calls for necessary pre-authorizations.
• Coordinates paperwork.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Attends required meetings.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Minimum Demonstrated Skills

• Consistently schedules surgery days to the mutual satisfaction of the patient, the surgeon and the facility staff.
• Communicates to the patients in a manner that instills understanding and confidence about their upcoming procedure.
• Understands the characteristics of common posterior segment disorders.
• Understands and communicates well with patients about retinal surgery.
• Understands and follows procedures for surgical and procedural consents.
• Displays consistent professionalism.
• Is energetic and empathetic with patients.
• Consistently displays positive rapport with fellow employees.
• Cooperates with supervisory staff and physicians.
• Takes pride and ownership in success and image of Practice.
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Ophthalmology

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Surgery Scheduling: 1 year (Required)
• Ophthalmology: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Monroeville, PA 15146 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $24