Surgical Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Responsible for assisting the patient with all aspects of pre-operative preparations in order to promote patient-confidence in their medical care and make the surgical experience as smooth as possible.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well-organized, with strong attention to detail.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Comprehension of medical terminology.
• Have a basic knowledge of equipment and supplies necessary to surgery.
• Knowledge of common prescription medications and their relationship to surgery.
• A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Computer literate.
• Able to meet surgical scheduling volumes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities :

Schedule all patient surgeries and pre-operative appointments, including those with the patient’s surgical facility and ophthalmologist.

Schedule post-operative appointments as appropriate, including those with the referring optometrist.

Arrange patient transportation, if necessary.

Notify patient of all scheduled appointments.

Prepare surgery packets and post-op kits.

Send appropriate H&P forms as well as lab, EKG, and radiology needs to primary care physician.

Prepare all pertinent information for upcoming surgery, such as bookings, lens orders, insurance, H&Ps and signed consent forms, and transfer to surgical facilities.

Answer all telephone inquiries from patients, their families, or primary care physicians concerning surgery and / or related concerns.

Perform pre-operative counseling appointments as needed.

Explain patient lens options and collect appropriate fees prior to surgery.

Arrange financing or assist patient with various agencies for financial assistance.

Ensure charts are to Dr. at least 1 week prior to that final lens powers can be sent to the surgery center at least 3 week days prior to surgery.

Be sure that all surgery packets for Dr. are to the surgery center at least 2 week days prior to the surgery day.

Obtain all H & P forms and payments for Dr. at least 1 week prior to surgery.

Complete Post op phone calls for Dr. surgery patients including making a telephone encounter and emailing Dr. when complete.

Be ambassador for practice.

Assist other areas of the practice as needed.

Schedule :

Day shift

Monday – Friday 7 : 45 am – 5pm

Requirements :

Knowledge, skills, and experience :

High school diploma.

Outstanding interpersonal skills as well as a neat and professional appearance.

Two years of specialized ophthalmic experience.

Degree of supervision (i.e., direct, indirect), independence and discretion :

Position requires a great deal of initiative and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Employee must comply by state / national guidelines to maintain patient confidentiality.

Given the level of training and experience required in this position, the employee will be expected to work independently.

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