What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmic Surgery Scheduler/Coordinator position at Kansas City Eye Clinic?
Highly skilled, ophthalmic assistant is sought to fill important role in eye surgery practice. The position works closely with 5 surgeons and their patients.
Our Surgery Coordinator/counselor:
- Explains ophthalmology surgery procedures and surgery options for cataract, glaucoma, cornea, oculoplastics, and other procedures.
- Communicates Pre- and Post-surgery counseling/instructions (what to expect, medication schedules, etc.)
- Explains surgical billing procedures, provides estimates, discusses out of pocket and elective procedures, coordinates with insurance department.
- Coordinating paperwork and details with ambulatory surgery centers (Constructs patient history & physical report, makes sure correct surgery implants are ordered and available, etc).
- Ability to think critically and understand optics calculations for cataract surgery IOLs.
- Proven customer engagment and problem solving skilles are required.
- Clinical aptitude and experience with Ophthalmic surgery required.
- Advanced collaborative skills working with surgeons and their clinical staff.
- Ability to multitask and adapt quickly
- Be on time and reliable
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE FOLLOW APPLICATION DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY:
1) A cover letter attachment USE THE COVER LETTER AREA PROVIDED BY INDEED.COM (or alternatively, in the body of an email) EXPLAIN HOW YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FIT OUR NEEDS,
2) List 2-3 individuals who you will give as references, what their position/title is and how they have supervised your work (We respect your confidentiality. No references will be contacted until you have been interviewed and you give permission for references to be contacted),
3) indicate the hourly rate or range which you are seeking.
Obviously, if you are applying from outside the KC Metro, explain your intentions upon receiving a offer of an interview or job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to accept an annual influenza vaccine?
Experience:
- Surgery Counseling specific to Ophthalmology: 1 year (Required)
- Opthalmology: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $30