Surgery Coordinator

Company: Vision Integrated Partners (Midwest)
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

At Pepose Vision Institute we have an opening for a Surgery Coordinator. The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for scheduling ophthalmic surgeries for the respective physician with our partner ASC's and hospitals. In this role you will be expected to provide a concierge level of service to patients.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Schedules surgeries in the office, over the phone, or at satellite locations.
• Counsels the patient on all outpatient surgical instructions
• Obtains signature from patient on Informed Consents and Post-Operative Release forms
• Verifies insurance benefits on surgery patients and determines if pre-certification is required by their insurance company
• Sets up the post-operative appointments with referring doctors' offices or surgeons
• Schedules surgeries with the facility
• Prepares surgery chart for each surgeon, including pre-certifying surgery; obtaining the post op report from the referring doctor; typing the discharge letter and sending to referring doctors; reviewing with the patient the surgical instructions, appointment calendar and eye drops schedule for patient's pre and post-operative care.
• Enters surgery appointments and post op appointments in the scheduling system
• Communicate and provide billing team all necessary documentation for billing of procedures Requirements
  
  Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility: H.S. Diploma. College degree preferred. Three (3) years of ambulatory surgery clinical as a receptionist experience preferred.
  
  Skills/Knowledge/Ability:
  
  Interpersonal : Excellent communication skills; oral, written and presentation. Above average organizational skills. Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and courteous manner. Serves as a role model to other staff members. Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
  
  Critical Thinking : Demonstrates accountability, skill and knowledge to practice within scope of position responsibilities. Demonstrates an above average ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, anticipate, interpret, evaluate and problem solve to provide a safe, effective and functional environment. Ability to direct the activities of the staff and manage the personnel.
  
  Knowledge : Working knowledge and experience in ambulatory surgery environment, preferably operating room preferred, including direct patient care. Ability to adhere to work schedule and manage time appropriately.
  
  We understand the importance of work-life balance and want our team members to thrive personally and professionally. In addition to a rewarding career, we offer a comprehensive wellness package that includes exciting benefits such as:
  • Excellent health insurance benefits
  • Generous 401k matching program with immediate 100% vesting
  • Paid time off with immediate accrual
  • Paid holidays available on day one
  • Free counseling and support services
  • Employee Perk Package
    
    If you are seeking new adventures in patient care and have a passion for going above and beyond to ensure all our patients are given the best patient experience, then we want to hear from you... Please Apply!

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