Surgery Scheduler- Cumberland-(Surgery Scheduling Experience Required)

Eye Consultants of Atlanta PC • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Surgery Scheduler-Surgery Scheduling Experience Required! You should have experience with scheduling patients for surgery.
Position Overview: Coordinates and schedules ophthalmology surgical procedures Works closely with Physician and serves as Physician support in other duties as assigned. Manages phones as necessary to schedule including patients, facilities, and physicians. Educates and supports patient on surgical procedure. Assist patient in completing all necessary preoperative steps. Schedules post-operative follow up appointments

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrating knowledge of surgery scheduling
• Showing proficiency in basic computer programs
• Being familiar with OSHA and HIPAA regulations

Responsibilities

• The Surgical Coordinator schedules all patient appointments and surgeries.
• They also administer appointment reminders to patients.
• Surgical Coordinators also schedule emergency and add-on surgeries.
• This requires them to understand scheduling procedures for surgeries, such as how long a surgery will take and how much time to allot for set-up and turnaround, and to administer surgery schedules to appropriate medical staff.
• In order to complete the administrative tasks related to surgery, the Surgical Coordinators manage all surgical documents, gather and input patient information, and enter all post-surgery data.
• They also ensure that all pre-surgery paperwork is completed in time for the patient's appointment.
• Compiles and records medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
• Answers telephone and coordinates surgeries.
• Instructs patients in completion of medical history and information forms for surgery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED