Surgical Coordinator - Riverhead, United States - Sight MD NY

Description

SightMD is a rapidly growing integrated ophthalmic provider group, extending the reach of exceptional eye care to patients across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut.

With over 75 eye care providers and the convenience of 60 locations, our commitment to delivering unparalleled services is at the heart of everything we do.

As we embark on our mission, we are actively seeking teammates who are eager to contribute to our legacy of eye excellence, a tradition that spans more than 50 years.

As the Surgical Coordinator, you will play a vital role in acting as the liaison between patients, surgical facility, and primary care physicians to make the surgical experience as smooth as possible.

• Schedule all patient surgeries, pre/postoperative appointments, including those with the patient's primary care physician, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), and surgeon
• Arrange patient transportation if necessary
• Notify patient of all scheduled appointments
• Prepare surgery folders and collect all necessary paperwork prior to procedure
• Handle preoperative testing as needed and directed by Physician
• Review and confirm medication list from patients
• Collect all pertinent information for upcoming procedure, such as bookings, lens orders, insurance, medical clearance, authorizations, signed consent forms, and transfers to surgical facility
• Answer all telephone inquiries from patients, their families, or primary care physicians concerning surgery and/or related concerns
• Contact patient after surgery to confirm medication schedule and answer any questions/concerns
• Special projects and other duties may be assigned as needed

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Two years relevant surgical coordinator, ophthalmic/optometric, sales experience highly preferred
• Excellent attention to detail, along with the ability to organize and prioritize workload while managing multiple priorities
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Above average customer service skills and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations

• Bilingual Spanish a plus
• Prior experience in the medical field highly desirable

• Rotating Schedule including days, evenings, and weekends

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Term Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Career Development Programs

SightMD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal, state and local laws.