Surgical Coordinator

Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island•New York, NY

About The Position

We’re looking for passionate and empathetic people to join our team as Surgical Coordinators. Our Surgical Coordinators are responsible for guiding the patient through the surgical process. This includes scheduling surgeries, patient education, gathering and documenting patient information and history and conducting routine and ancillary patient testing. You’ll play a vital role in the patients experience with OCLI and in helping our doctors to diagnose and treat eye disorders.

Requirements

You’re an excellent communicator – both verbally and written
You’re outgoing, you love the idea of interacting with patients everyday
You’re comfortable providing white glove service and responding quickly to our patients needs
You’re a dependable problem solver – you’re the one people call to keep cool in stressful situations
You have a positive, can-do attitude and work well in collaborative environments
You’re flexible – you roll with the punches and easily accept change
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

You’re knowledgeable in ocular pharmacology such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics and cycloplegics, epinephrine, miotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories is a PLUS, but not a requirement

Responsibilities

Schedules surgeries to be performed in facility; follows procedure for surgery schedule changes (i.e., cancellation, reschedule); considers priorities/emergencies and patient special needs when scheduling surgical procedures
Coordinates patient medical history/clearance with Nurse Practitioner and/or PCP Maintains and tracks all necessary patient information to include demographics, H & Ps, and insurance information
Prepares surgery schedule for review by the Nurse Practitioner and/or Clinical Nurse Director
Adheres to surgery scheduling department guidelines
Educates and advises the patient on surgical procedures; preoperative preparation (i.e., drops); addresses patient needs and concerns
Payment collection
Responsible for patient IOL measurements and calculations based on physician lens requirements
Performs EMR documentation accurately; identifies proper surgery site, procedure, and special needs of Surgeon
Serves as a work-up technician and performs accurate ophthalmic procedures and testing as clinical schedule requires