Surgery Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

This individual is responsible for assisting the patient with all aspects of pre-operative preparations to promote patient confidence in their medical care and to make the surgical experience as smooth as possible; acts as a liaison between the office, surgical facility, patient and primary care physician.

Acts as an effective liaison between the patient, surgeon, primary care physician, and the surgical facility in all aspects of pre-operative preparations

Schedules all patient surgeries and pre-operative appointments, surgical facility, ophthalmologist or technician.

Schedules post-operative appointments as appropriate.

Make sure all drops/medications are e-prescribed or called in immediately

Notifies patient of all scheduled appointments.

Prepares surgery folders and post-op kits.

Sends appropriate H&P forms, labs, EKGs, and radiology needs to primary care physician

Collects all pertinent information for upcoming surgery, such as bookings, lens orders, insurance, H&Ps, and signed consent forms, and transfers to surgical facility.

Answers all telephone inquiries from patients, their families, or primary care physicians concerning surgery and/or related concerns.

Ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational skills with much attention to details. Ability to meet deadlines and work independently. Computer literate and working knowledge of EHR.