Delaware Eye Care Center is searching for a patient focused, skilled Surgical Coordinator for our Dover, DE office - No nights, no major holidays or Sundays, a robust benefits package, a team-oriented working environment where you are heard and respected as well as clear career ladder opportunities. 

Delaware Eye Care Centers is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, individually based, high quality, eye health care. Our doctors are board-certified, skilled ophthalmologists and optometrists that provide a range of services to help our patients attain the clearest vision possible. Our services cover a range of eye problems, including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disorders, dry eye, and ocular injuries. We have the common goal of ascertaining the most appropriate care for any given patient, explaining the purpose of the treatment, and in initiating said therapy in a courteous and compassionate manner, irrespective of age, gender, nationality, and race or payment program.

The Surgical Coordinator assumes responsibility and accountability for thepatient during all phases of the surgery process. Generates and coordinates thenecessary information and arrangements for patient surgery including insuranceverification and patient medical clearances. Uses comprehensive knowledge tosupervise the surgery process and acts as a liaison between the ophthalmologistand the patient by being the primary point of contact. Compassion and patienceare essential characteristics as most patients may be apprehensive. Thisposition will require working in partnership with administrative and clinicalstaff demonstrating that a cooperative interaction between all departmentsbrings success. Effective execution of this rolewill require the ability to multitask and respond to the needs of the patientsand other staff including the ophthalmologist, efficiently and calmly.

Responsibilities:

• Establish rapport with patients through initial introduction
• Explain treatment procedures and review applicable options including doctor recommendations for optimal visual outcome
• Arrange and confirm all pre-certification requirements including insurance prior-authorizations, referrals, and medical clearances
• Verify insurance information, accurately calculate, and collect all payments related to surgery including copays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket fees
• Sets surgery date and schedules all pre- and post-operative appointments related to the surgery
• Answer inbound and outbound phone calls with appropriate telephone etiquette
• Reviews all pre-surgery processes including physician instructions
• Prepares all patient surgery kits and conducts inventory of products and checks expiration dates on a routine, scheduled basis
• Conduct and/or coordinate all pre-surgical ophthalmological scans as instructed by doctor
• Must be willing to travel between locations to support clinic operations (only applicable for multi-location practices)
• Must be willing to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends as required to support business needs
• Execute duties of position in a professional and courteous manner
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be compassionate and can establish confidence and trust with patients
• Must have the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure or stress
• Highly energetic with a positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Create and maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Ability to perform as part of a team as well as work independently
• One + more years’ experience working in medical practice preferred
• Successful completion of JCAHPO Ophthalmic Certified Technician/Assistant or an associate degree preferred
• Knowledge of medical insurance eligibility and authorization preferred
• Basic computer knowledge required
• Experience with NextGen, Microsoft, Clearwave, preferred

In Turn We Will Provide:

• Benefits to full-time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short-term disability.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Paid parking where applicable.
• Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected.
• Clear career ladder opportunities.

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