Role and Responsibilities
1. Drive the scheduled patient appointments when needed
2. Counsel patients for all surgeries (cataract/retinal/glaucoma/cornea/lids, etc.)
3. Stay current with the latest technologies & medications and be able to answer general patient questions (premium IOL’s, etc.)
4. Verification of medical benefits for surgery and injections.
5. Discuss benefits and costs of non-covered benefits with patients
6. Complete consent and other necessary forms for surgery
7. Forward packet of surgical paperwork to appropriate surgical facility/staff
8. Inform patient of any pre-admission testing (labs, ECG, etc.) as needed. Also, of what is expected day of surgery, answer any pre-surgical questions, and inform of follow up care.
9. Schedule/board patient at correct facility (fax date/doctor/which eye/general information) with the appropriate boarding information per each surgical location requirements
10. Type History & Physical forms
11. Able to accurately complete surgery encounter form.
12. Must comply with all policies and procedures of the organization, including but not limited to standard operating procedures and employee handbook.
13. Perform any other duties assigned to accomplish the task at hand.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelors in any field.