Surgical Coordinator- Cataract/Cornea at Woolfson Eye Institute

Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgery Scheduling, Patient Counseling, Medical Terminology, Electronic Medical Records, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Professionalism, Financial Arrangements, Problem Solving, Consent Forms Preparation, Patient Follow-Up, Co-Pay Information, Referral Policies, Microsoft Office, Outlook

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Must travel to Lawrenceville, Sandy Springs and Cumming on a weekly basis. JOB DESCRIPTION: SURGICAL COORDINATOR JOB SUMMARY Assists in surgery scheduling, counseling of patients and completion of associated forms and certifications. RESPONSIBILITIES Greet patients in prompt, professional and personable manner. As appropriate, assists in screening patient phone calls or walk-ins and answering patient questions. Schedules all office and hospital surgery with pre-op and post-op follow up appointments. Prepares consent forms for patient signature for specific surgical procedures. Counsel patients regarding surgery and surgical insurance; both in office and by telephone. Initiates financial arrangements for patients when necessary. ASC schedules and paperwork are submitted accurately and in a timely manner. Ledgers are completed accurately and in a timely manner. De-escalate issues regarding upset or dissatisfied patients. Contacts patients and assures their compliance with pre-op orders. Professionally inform patients about co-pays, referral, payment policies and location information. Communicate effectively and demonstrates professionalism with referring doctors. Remain current on staff and physician schedules. Manages and prioritizes multiple tasks. Performs other job-related tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate or equivalent Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an ophthalmic practice. Demonstrates high standards of professionalism and ethics. Overall knowledge of medical terminology. Experience in using Electronic Medical Records (EMR). Exhibits good time management skills. Committed to ongoing learning. Reliability and dependability. Strong organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Office. Flexibility (may require some early mornings and evenings)

Responsibilities

The Surgical Coordinator assists in scheduling surgeries, counseling patients, and completing necessary forms and certifications. They also manage patient communications and ensure compliance with pre-operative orders.