What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic (Ophthalmology) Surgical Coordinator for DC office. position at Visionary Ophthalmology?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary : We are seeking an Ophthalmic Surgical Coordinator (OCS), primarily for our D.C. office, who can also travel to our Rockville office. Training will take place in our Rockville office.
The OCS assists the patient with all pre-operative preparations to promote patient confidence in their medical care and make the surgical experience as smooth as possible. Acts as a liaison between the office, surgical facility, patient, primary care physician, or other medical offices. They will provide prospective vision correction surgery patients with education, counseling, and scheduling services. Services include all types of refractive lasers, IOL surgery, and other procedures, as well as technical expertise in testing for these procedures. Counseling and support will be provided via telephone and during clinic visits to prospective patients inquiring about vision correction surgery. This position is responsible for assessing patient needs, providing education and financial counseling, following up, and promoting the surgery division.
Qualifications and Skills
- At least two to five years of work experience in a healthcare setting
- Two or more years of surgical or scheduling coordinator experience required (Ophthalmology preferred)
- Ability to work under pressure and complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
- Ability to communicate effectively with others and use good listening skills
- Ability to pay attention to details
- Ability to make decisions or take action to solve a problem or reach a goal
- Organizational skills and following a systematic method of performing a task
- Strong time management skills
- Strong analytical skills
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