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California
Permanent
Admin and Clerical
USD 30 - 43 per hour
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2308534
Description
We are seeking a highly organized and patient-centered Surgery Scheduler to coordinate all aspects of surgical coordinating for ophthalmologists in our Cataract & Refractive Surgery clinic and ensuring a concierge-level patient experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate and schedule patient surgical and laser procedures for assigned faculty physicians
- Schedule required pre-operative testing and appointments
- Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain necessary prior authorizations, and provide guidance on billing
- Serve as a patient liaison, guiding patients through the pre- and post-operative process
- Maintain accurate documentation and patient records within the electronic medical record system
- Provide general clinic and administrative support as needed to ensure smooth daily operations
Salary Range: $30.36-43.49 Hourly
Qualifications
Required:
- 2 years experience working in a medical practice, preferably ophthalmology or other surgical specialty, and preferably experience with surgical scheduling.
- Working knowledge of current patient billing practices including familiarity with managed care plans and governmental plans.
- High School Diploma and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent organizational skills to assure consistently effective and accurate scheduling of surgeries, communications with patients, co-workers and surgeons.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deal effectively and in a positive manner with patients of varying backgrounds and temperaments, physicians and staff.
- Excellent verbal communication skills to facilitate the scheduling process and instructing patients about the process.
- Ability to prioritize work effectively and follow-through on tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills in maintaining records to facilitate sharing records with co-worker.
- Flexible personality and the ability to function well despite numerous interruptions.
- Ability to work well under the stress of occasional emergencies that need immediate scheduling.