Surgery Coordinator

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Surgery Coordinator to join the Abrams EyeCare team. This role is responsible for serving as a liaison between the patient, physician and surgery center to ensure a seamless and positive surgical experience and outcome.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in medical administrative support, with expertise in coordinating surgical procedures, managing patient schedules, and ensuring seamless communication between clinical staff and patients.

Hours vary from 7:30 – 4 pm Monday – Friday. Work schedule can require travel to a location other than your primary location as needed.

Benefits:

• Health and Dental benefits
• In-house Vision benefits
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years experience in a medical/ophthalmology environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ophthalmic Technician experience

Job Responsibilities:

• Meets with surgical candidates to review process and instructions.
• Provides patient with packet of instructions.
• Schedules procedures and surgeries at surgical center and on doctor’s schedule.
• Coordinates all necessary information; creates and coordinates surgical patient medical records, verifies necessary information, obtains consents and signatures.
• Coordinates procedures with physicians and surgical facilities.
• Contacts insurance payer to obtain prior authorization via phone or internet.
• Completes scheduling sheet for surgery center.
• Sends H&P’s, orders, consents and insurance card to surgery center prior to surgery.
• Sends drop requests to pharmacy prior to surgery.
• Orders patient medications.
• Enters any pertinent information into the electronic medical records system.
• Monitors and responds to all surgery patient messages that come in via e-mail, phone, and EMR.
• Collects surgery prepayments.
• E-mails or mails customer satisfaction questionnaire to all patients.
• Assists with correspondence dictation by physicians if needed.
• Assists Billing with entry of surgical charges and posting completions.
• Assists with chart preparation
• Other duties as assigned

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• medical/ophthalmology environment: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person