Surgery Coordinator

Surgical Services Coordinator

Roles And Responsibilities

• Schedule all patient surgical and pre-operative appointments, including those with the patient’s optometrist.
• Counsel patients regarding all aspects of surgery including eye drop instructions, instructions for day of surgery, and post-operative instructions.
• Collects all pertinent information for upcoming surgery, such as bookings, insurance, H&Ps, and signed consent forms, and transfers to surgical facility.
• Runs accurate calculations as required, i.e. LASIK and other calculations as indicated.
• Answer all telephone inquiries from patients and Shared Care doctors concerning surgery and/or related concerns.
• Aid in the daily functions of the operating room for surgical cases.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• One year experience in a surgical specialty practice, ophthalmology preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates computer literacy.
• Capable of meeting high volume of patient surgical scheduling.
• Good attitude, professionalism, promote team cohesion.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid mileage between practices during work hours
• On-going education available including certification reimbursement
• Discount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services