Surgery Scheduler/Coordinator
Core
Schedule office- and hospital-based medical procedures, diagnostic tests, and imaging for ophthalmology patients while managing financial counseling and pre-surgical coordination.
Role type
Surgical Coordinator (IC)
Builds
Office and hospital surgical schedules, diagnostic test slots, and patient care workflows
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Required skills
Procedure scheduling, insurance verification, financial counseling, EMR documentation, vendor coordination, hospital staff liaison, informed consent completion, pre-surgical testing coordination, discharge instruction management, patient communication
Preferred skills
Clinical knowledge, experience in surgery scheduling, financial counseling expertise
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Responsibilities
Schedule office- and hospital-based medical procedures, tests, and imaging; check patient charts for insurance benefits and prepare cost summaries; counsel patients on finances and physician fees; follow up on surgery payments; interface with vendor staff and anesthesia groups; coordinate with hospital staff; enter scheduling notes in EMR; confirm informed consent; provide patient instructions on test preparations and arrival times; obtain or communicate need for prior authorization; ensure medical clearance and pre-surgical testing; complete advance directive assessments; review discharge instructions and schedule follow-ups; assist department members as needed