Surgery Coordinator

Surgery Coordinator

Evergreen Eye Center Seattle - Seattle, WA 98104; Evergreen Eye Center Burien - Burien, WA 98166

Overview

Salary Range $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Travel Percentage Local Travel Only Category Health Care

Position Summary

The Surgery Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of scheduling surgical procedures and daily operations of the facility. This position also includes material management responsibilities and inventory control.

Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm

Roles and Responsibilities

• Schedule all patient surgical and pre-operative appointments, including those with the patient's optometrist.
• Counsel patients regarding all aspects of surgery including eye drop instructions, instructions for day of surgery, and post-operative instructions
• Collects all pertinent information for upcoming surgery, such as bookings, insurance, H&Ps, and signed consent forms, and transfers to surgical facility.
• Runs accurate calculations as required, i.e. LASIK and other calculations as indicated.
• Answer all telephone inquiries from patients and Shared Care doctors concerning surgery and/or related concerns.
• Assist in the daily functions of the operating room for surgical cases.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• One year experience in a surgical specialty practice, ophthalmology preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates computer literacy.
• Capable of meeting high volume of patient surgical scheduling.
• Good attitude, professionalism, promote team cohesion.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid mileage between practices during work hour
• On-going education available including certification reimbursement
• Discount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services