Surgery Scheduler
Company: Eye Care Partners
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
EyeCare Partners is the nations leading provider of clinically
integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300
ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care
to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care
and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650
ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80
markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For
more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com. The Surgery
Scheduler must schedule office based and hospital procedures
consistent with the patients diagnosis and procedure request.
REQUIREMENTS This position requires utilization of clinical
knowledge to schedule appropriate procedures/surgeries per
providers orders. It also requires excellent customer service
skills with patients, employees, and the public. The Surgery
Coordinator must be able to respond to both written and oral
correspondence regarding scheduling changes/cancellations in a
timely, accurate manner. Individual must be organized, and be able
to manage demanding workload with accuracy. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES : Schedules office- and hospital-based medical
procedures for patients with appropriate provider and time/location
slot, utilizing appropriate scheduling code. Schedules diagnostic
and imaging tests to be completed at PMG. Schedules office- and
hospital-based medical procedures, tests and imaging ensuring
available time is utilized to maximum efficiency. Interfaces with
appropriate vendor staff to ensure all necessary equipment will be
on site for office- and hospital-based procedures, including
scheduling with contracted anesthesia groups. Interfaces with
appropriate hospital staff to ensure a cohesive working
relationship in providing patient care serves. Enters notes/special
instructions needed for scheduling in the Electronic Medical Record
(EMR). Effectively utilizes clinical knowledge when determining if
appointment is consistent with the diagnosis/indications indicated
by the provider. Completes accurate documentation of informed
consent with patients for procedures and surgeries as needed.
Provides accurate, detailed information to patients regarding test
preparations, time of patients' scheduled arrival, and any other
directional information needed; takes appropriate action in
responding to questions from patients. Confirms patients' insurance
provider and either obtains prior authorization or communicates
need for prior authorization to appropriate parties as needed.
Ensures patients have proper medical clearance and pre-surgical
testing as needed. Completes pre-procedure phone calls and confirms
appointment times with patients via telephone. Ensures completion
of assessment for advance directive, including DNR when applicable.
Reviews discharge instructions with patients and ensures proper
follow-up appointments are scheduled at the time the procedure is
scheduled. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment
that organizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors. Assists other members of the department
as needed. Other duties as assigned. We offer health/dental/vision
insurance, employer-paid life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO),
employer-matched 401k, paid maternity leave, generous employee
purchase program, family purchase events, certification
reimbursements, a leadership team that knows everyone by name and
loves to promote from within, and a whole lot more! If you need
assistance with this application, please contact [phone removed].
Please do not contact the office directly only resumes submitted
through this website will be considered. EyeCare Partners is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will
be considered for employment without attention to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, veteran or disability status. Employment Type: Full
Time
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