Surgical Scheduler
Delaware Eye Care Center
- Newark, DE
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Explain surgery procedures to patients.
- Verify and be able to schedule Ascans, Pentacam/topography, Health history, Retina appointments, RK CL exams as needed prior to surgery.
- Pre-op patients 1 to 2 weeks before surgery which includes taking a health history, provide pre-op instructions, review risk and complications, complete all necessary paperwork, obtain and ensure all consents are signed, send prescriptions request to supervisor, update insurance information and collect any surgery deposits required.
- Send patients for lab testing if needed.
- Arrange transportation for patients when needed for surgery day.
- Review lens choices with patients and collect monies if they are a candidate.
- Review surgery schedule and premium lens choices with doctors before surgery.
- Scan all signed consents.
- Answer patient phone calls before and after surgery.
- Schedule in office procedures surgery, IPL procedures etc. and complete necessary paperwork.
- Other position appropriate office duties.
- Successful completion of JCAHPO Ophthalmic Certified Technician/Assistant or an Associate Degree preferred
- Ophthalmology knowledge with related on-the-job experience preferred but not required
- Previous surgical coordination experience preferred.
- Experience using Electronic Health Records systems, NextGen preferred.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be a well-organized, team-player with great attention to detail.
- Demonstrate superior computer skills.
- Highly energetic with positive attitude.
- Benefits to full time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short term disability.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
- Paid parking where applicable.
- Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected.
- Clear career ladder opportunities.