Assistant Surgical Coordinator

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

Spectrum Vision Partners (SVP) and OCLI Vision (OCLI) work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve lives. SVP, the management services team, supports OCLI vision, one of the largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S. Our unique model and collaborative culture differentiate us in the marketplace and in our service to our patients. We build our culture one hire at a time. We want to build a great team that helps us focus on delivering exceptional eye care: the kind of team people want to be a part of, and the kind of team we can't live without. We want to learn more about you and the kind of team culture you can help us create. We're interested in your relevant skills and what you can do. We're even more interested in your positive attitude and flexible mindset! We are looking for passionate and empathetic people to join our team as Assistant Surgical Coordinators. Our Assistant Surgical Coordinators are responsible for ensuring that patients’ surgeries are authorized and that records are complete and accurate. This includes contacting insurance companies, verifying patient information, and cross-training in other related areas. You will play a vital role in the patients experience with OCLI and in helping our doctors to diagnose and treat eye disorders.

Requirements

Excellent communicator - both verbally and written.
Outgoing, loves the idea of interacting with patients every day.
Comfortable providing white glove service and responding quickly to our patient's needs.
Dependable problem solver - You're the one people call to keep cool in stressful situations.
Positive, can-do attitude and work well in collaborative environments.
Flexible - you roll with the punches and easily accept change.

Nice To Haves

Knowledgeable in ocular pharmacology such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics and cycloplegics, epinephrine, miotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories.

Responsibilities

Ensures that all authorizations and pre-certifications are obtained to expedite reimbursement.
Contacts insurance companies via telephone, facsimile, and computer; Exchanges all correspondence necessary to authorize surgery.
Maintains current knowledge of insurance company requirements, medical terminology, and diagnosis and procedure codes.
Verifies patient information as appropriate and obtains any missing information.
Reviews record and physician forms for completeness.
Coordinates surgery related paperwork and authorization information with the appropriate ASC or Hospital, and the Central Business Office.
Communicates to all involved parties any unusual circumstances involving patient insurance benefits, coverages, or requirements.
Cross trains into other areas; including front desk and serves as primary back-up for Surgical Coordinator.
Always maintains professional demeanor with patients, physicians, and co-workers.
Observes strict patient confidentiality.