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Ascend Vision lists this Surgery Scheduler opportunity in clearwater, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Full Time Surgery SchedulerOur mission is to provide quality, accessible and patient-centered eye care. Consider joining Robson Eye Institute/Ascend Vision Partners as a Full Time Surgery Scheduler and join a team that are focused on building a differentiated integrated eye care platform focused on superior patient care delivered through our network of optometrists and ophthalmologists. Team members are expected to exhibit a continuous behavior of professionalism, which includes but is not limited to, acting with integrity and accountability, support our clinicians in all aspects of patient care delivery, support a culture of respect, diversity and inclusion in our organization, and enhance the patient access to primary and specialty eye care. Our vision is to create an admired healthcare company dedicated to delivering personalized eye care with outstanding patient outcomes.The Surgery Scheduler is responsible to provide the highest quality patient care in scheduling all surgical procedures, obtaining referrals and medical clearances, and computer task management. A strong communication skill set is required for communications between staff, management and patients served. Though the days may be long and busy, they find the results to be well worth the effort.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Obtains demographic information, including insurance and running for verificationSchedules all ophthalmic surgical procedures per physician direction.Obtains referrals for procedure and required medical clearances.Explains consent forms and obtain patient signaturesCollects co-pays, and upcoming payments as necessary.Processes incoming faxes, scan documents into patient charts, and send for medical review.Sends office notes/scheduling updates to referring physiciansCommunicates frequently with clinical/optical teamsOther duties as assignedRequirementsEducation & Experience:High School Graduate, or equivalent educationMinimum of two (2) years' of surgery scheduling or related experience, ophthalmology experience preferred.Certified Patient Service Specialist (CPSS) Certification, preferred.Core Competencies:Demonstrated effectiveness showing courtesy, diligence, integrity, and teamworkStrong interpersonal skills (effective listening, clear communication, effective customer problem resolution, warm demeanor)Ability to master ophthalmology terminologyUnderstand HIPAA and can maintain confidentialityObvious enthusiasm and interest in requiredHave an outgoing personality with professional demeanorHave a true desire to learn and the ability to think criticallyThe ability to communicate effectively to employees and patientsCan make independent and accurate decisionsHave an attitude that reflects a desire to go beyond the minimum required duties
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clearwater, FL, 33765, US
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