Surgical Coordinator
Company: Eye Care Partners
Location: Middletown
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically
integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300
ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care
to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care
and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650
ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80
markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For
more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com. The Surgery
Scheduler must schedule office based and hospital procedures
consistent with the patients diagnosis and procedure request.
Position requires utilization of clinical knowledge to schedule
appropriate procedures/surgeries per providers orders. Also
requires excellent customer service skills with patients,
employees, and the public. The Surgery Coordinator must be able to
respond to both written and oral correspondence regarding
scheduling changes/cancellations in a timely, accurate manner.
Individual must be organized, and be able to manage demanding
workload with accuracy. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Schedules
office and hospital based medical procedures, for patients with
appropriate provider and time/location slot, utilizing appropriate
scheduling code. Schedules diagnostic and imaging tests to be
completed at PMG. Schedules office and hospital based medical
procedures, tests and imaging ensuring available time is utilized
to maximum efficiency. Interfaces with appropriate vendor staff to
ensure all necessary equipment will be on site for office and
hospital based procedures, including scheduling with contracted
anesthesia groups. Interfaces with appropriate hospital staff to
ensure a cohesive working relationship in providing patient care
serves. Enters notes/special instructions needed for scheduling in
the electronic medical record. Effectively utilizes clinical
knowledge when determining if appointment is consistent with the
diagnosis/indications indicated by the provider. Completes accurate
documentation of informed consent with patients for procedures and
surgeries as needed. Provides accurate, detailed information to
patients regarding test preparations, time of patients scheduled
arrival, and any other directional information needed; takes
appropriate action in responding to questions from patients.
Confirms patients insurance provider and either obtains prior
authorization or communicates need for prior authorization to
appropriate parties as needed. Ensures patients have proper medical
clearance and pre-surgical testing as needed. Completes
pre-procedure phone calls and confirms appointment times with
patients via telephone. Ensures completion of assessment for
advance directive, including DNR when applicable. Reviews discharge
instructions with patients and ensures proper follow-up
appointments are scheduled at the time the procedure is scheduled.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
organizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors. Assists other members of the department
as needed. Other duties as assigned. If you need assistance with
this application, please contact [phone removed] EyeCare Partners
is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants
will be considered for employment without attention to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, veteran or disability status. Please do not contact the
office directly only resumes submitted through this website will be
considered. Employment Type: Full Time
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