EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis Missouri over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information visit .
Company : Tidewater Eye Centers and Virginia Eye Consultants
Job Title : Surgical Coordinator
Department : Ophthalmology
Reports To : Surgical Services Manager
Location : This position is based in Chesapeake and requires travel to Virginia Beach Portsmouth and training in Norfolk. We pay mileage!
SUMMARY
Deliver excellent patient-centered care by ensuring the financial and surgical communication process is complete for patients having surgical procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will require flexibility and a broad knowledge base with ability to perform any of the below tasks.
- Schedule surgery perform pre-surgery patient education regarding preparation for surgery and communicate with all associated facilities.
- Schedule and coordinate pre-op appointments with the patient and / or the patients care giver.
- Check every patient chart for insurance benefits prepare a cost summary and counsel patients regarding finances.
- Counsel patients for Physician Fee and Eye Surgery Center.
- Follow up on and collect surgery payments.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Desire to gain industry knowledge and trainingDemonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goalsAbility to grow adapt and accept changeConsistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focusedAbility to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous professional manner at all timesReliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal noticeCommitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the businessAbility to work weekends when applicableEDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or GED equivalent is requiredExperience in financial counseling is preferredExperience working with insurance is preferredLICENSES AND CREDENTIALS
Minimum Required : NoneSYSTEMS A ND TECHNOLOGY
Proficient in Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint OutlookPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This role requires a variety ofphysicalactivities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%) sitting (50%) and standing (50%) with regular bending stooping and reaching (2550%). Employees must be able to lift carry push and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential as the role demands constant grasping writing / typing and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuityincluding color depth peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focusis required100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.Perks :
Full Benefits Package - Medical Vision Dental and Life Insurance401k Employer MatchingPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysPaid Maternity LeaveOptical Education ReimbursementCompetitive Base PayIf you need assistance with this application please contact . Please do not contact the office directly only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
Key Skills
Employee Orientation,Operational Risk Management,Primavera,Computer Skills,Primavera P6,Medical office experience,Medical Terminology,Schedule Management,Production Planning,Microsoft Project,Medical Scheduling,Phone Etiquette
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1