Surgical Coordinator

Surgical Coordinator Retina Associates of Orange County - 4.2 Laguna Hills, CA Job Details Full-time $20 - $29 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Uniform allowance Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Customer communication In-person customer service English Patient service High school diploma or GED Organizational skills Front desk Typing Medical receptionist Full Job Description Retina Associates of Orange County is a retina group of renowned board-certified Ophthalmologists who are fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal surgery and specialize in diseases of the retina, macula and vitreous. Our doctors have a remarkable history that combines teaching at prestigious academic institutions in concert with excellence in patient care in the private practice setting. We are located in Laguna Hills, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana, serving in the southern part of Orange County. We are looking for a team oriented person with a strong work ethic and good people skills. The ideal candidate is responsible for scheduling surgery, checking patients in and out for their appointments, gathering/updating insurance and demographic data, collecting payments, ensuring authorizations are obtained, verifying eligibility and benefits, etc. Excellent pay with great benefits!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Schedule all surgeries and post operative appointments as directed by the doctor. Coordinate with the surgery center to confirm date/time of surgery Obtain all necessary signatures from both the patient and doctor Inform patient of location, time, date and arrival time of surgery Educate patient all on pre and post operative protocol Request authorization for surgery and post operative appointments prior to surgical date Fax over medical clearance to patient's PCP/ follow up on all clearance requests Answer phones and schedule/reschedule patients as necessary Check in/out patients and assist front desk with any tasks as needed

Experience Required:

Minimum two years of experience in medical front office or hospital.

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent. Required Skills/Knowledge Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong organization skills and attention to detail Ability to multi-task and work in a fast pace environment Excellent patient service skills Ability to work as a team Able to type 50 WPM Preferred Bilingual in

English/Vietnamese, English/Spanish, or English/Korean Hours:

This position generally requires the employee to be available to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and may require availability on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Location:

This position requires the ability to travel to Laguna Hills, Santa Ana, and Newport Beach.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Uniform allowance

Medical Specialty:

Ophthalmology Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Medical receptionist: 2 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (Required)

Work Location:

In person