Surgical Technician I

About the role

The Surgery Technician at Clayton Eye Center plays a crucial role in supporting the high-volume ophthalmology surgery center. They manage patient check-in and perioperative tasks, ensuring an efficient, accurate, and patient-focused experience.

Responsibilities

• Check in surgical patients and verify identity, procedure, and documentation
• Review insurance requirements, confirm authorizations, and collect patient payments
• Complete and review pre-operative paperwork and consents
• Obtain and document vital signs, intraocular pressure, and blood glucose as needed
• Provide clear pre-operative and discharge instructions
• Schedule and reschedule surgical appointments as needed
• Prepare and organize charts and all required documentation for upcoming surgery days, ensuring completeness and preventing delays
• Maintain accurate patient records in the system
• Communicate with clinical staff to ensure patient readiness and address issues
• Support daily operations to ensure efficient patient flow and on-time surgery starts
• Carefully coordinate processes and route all paperwork as required to meet physician and facility requirements
• Provides accurate, thorough, and complete documentation of all information pertinent to patient treatment
• Knowledgeable regarding co-management with referring providers and ensures compliance with the scheduling of post-operative visits
• Communicates with referring providers as needed
• Communicates with assigned physician and surgery center staff to ensure all special supplies are received prior to the surgical date and informs ASC of any add-on patients
• Reschedules appointments as needed
• Helps with other ancillary tasks including but not limited to following up with patients that no-show or cancel surgical appointments, sending H&P orders and consents to outside hospitals, updating surgical scheduler protocol handbook, training sessions with our physicians, etc.
• Maintains current BLS certification and completion of required annual in-services

Requirements

• Able to work in a surgery center environment with healthcare interactions that include patient contact, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease under a moderate level of noise
• Able to understand and follow instruction with speed and accuracy
• Able to organize and set priority for work to be done
• Possesses manual dexterity, mobility, visual acuity, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, attendance, and good interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification
• Completion of required annual in-services

Skills

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with match
• HSA/FSA
• Telemedicine
• Generous PTO Package

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate the needs of the high-volume surgery center

Company Information

Clayton Eye Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.