Surgery Scheduler - Ophthalmology - Full benefits, no weekends

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities•Lexington, KY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care, boasting a national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists. With over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations across 18 states and 80 markets, the company is dedicated to enhancing vision, advancing eye care, and improving lives by providing a lifetime of care. This specific position is for a Surgery Scheduler at Retina Associates of Kentucky, located in Lexington, KY. The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for coordinating office-based and hospital procedures, ensuring they align with the patient’s diagnosis and procedure request. This role requires the effective utilization of clinical knowledge to schedule appropriate procedures and excellent customer service skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Favorable result on Background Check
Experience working in the medical field is required
Basic computer skills
Strong customer service skills
Excitement to learn and grow
Ability to utilize clinical knowledge to schedule appropriate procedures/surgeries per provider’s orders
Excellent customer service skills with patients, employees, and the public
Ability to respond to both written and oral correspondence regarding scheduling changes/cancellations in a timely, accurate manner
Organized and able to manage demanding workload with accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Nice To Haves

Surgery Scheduling experience

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 (EMR).
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.