Surgical Coordinator

Job description

Company: Apex Eye Job Title: Surgical Coordinator Department: Ophthalmology Reports To: Clinic Manager Location: Frisco, TX 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 patient’s 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 training - Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals - Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change - Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused - Ability t...