Surgery Scheduler Georgia Center for Sight - 3.0 Watkinsville, GA Job Details Full-time 14 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Record keeping Patient scheduling systems Overseeing health insurance pre-certification Electronic health records (EHR) management Phone communication Medical insurance coverage verification Ophthalmology HIPAA Mid-level Data summary reports Medical scheduling High school diploma or GED Clinical data entry Healthcare privacy protection Resource scheduling coordination Customer engagement Health information regulatory compliance Organizational skills Hospital scheduling management Health insurance referral requirements Health information management Handling patient inquiries Phone call management Managing patient records Documentation review Communication skills Quality data entry Collaboration with surgical teams Customer data entry

Full Job Description Company Overview:

Georgia Center for Sight offers a full spectrum of vision care while providing the highest quality patient care. We offer eye care for the entire family, including exams and treatment for Dry Eye Relief, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, and Diabetes. We also offer Refractive Cataract and Standard Cataract surgery at our in-house ambulatory surgery center. In addition, we also offer other refractive correction procedures including LASIK and PRK.

Position Summary:

The Surgery Scheduler is responsible for coordinating and scheduling surgical procedures to ensure timely, efficient, and accurate utilization of operating room resources, surgeon availability, and optimal patient care.

Responsibilities:

Schedules surgical procedures based on surgeon availability, operating room capacity, and facility guidelines. Accurately enters and updates surgical case information in scheduling systems and electronic health records. Manages schedule changes related to cancellations, postponements, or urgent add-on cases. Verifies required documentation prior to scheduling (e.g. surgeon orders, case details, preference cards as applicable). Verifies patient insurance coverage and ensures all required referrals and documentation are completed prior to scheduling. Obtain necessary prior authorizations for surgical procedures as needed. Communicates finalized schedules and updates to the surgeons, nursing staff, anesthesia, and ancillary departments. Identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts to optimize workflow and efficiency. Provides patients with basic logistical information such as surgery date, time, and location assigned. Answers phone and responds to inquiries. Interacts with all internal and external customers in a caring and respectful manner. Ensures compliance with HIPAA, confidentiality standards, and organizational policies. Assists with reports or audits related to operating room utilization and scheduling efficiency, as requested. Contributes to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as directed. Attends daily huddles and regularly scheduled team meetings. Attends Ambulatory Surgery Center meetings as requested and approved by management.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent Experience as a Surgical Scheduler or Patient Access Representative preferred Ophthalmology experience preferred Experience with EHR software; NexTech/Intellechart Pro experience strongly preferred Knowledge of contracted insurance plans and procedures Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Must have ability to travel to all practice locations as necessary Key Skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Attention to detail for accurate data entry, strong organizational skills Basic understanding of healthcare insurance payors and programs Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Familiarity with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, privacy laws, etc.) Excellent customer service skills

Company Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package to our employees: Medical Dental Vision 401k w/ Match HSA/FSA Telemedicine Generous PTO Package We also offer the following benefits for

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Employee Discounts and Perks Employee Assistance Program Group Life/AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.