Eye Surgery Scheduler - Impactful Patient Care & Scheduling

Ascend Vision; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Robson Eye Institute/Ascend Vision Partners in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Full Time Surgery Scheduler to support ophthalmology procedures and patient care coordination across our integrated eye care network. You will work with clinicians and staff to verify demographics, schedule surgeries, obtain referrals and medical clearances, and manage communications with patients and referring physicians.

The role emphasizes professionalism, HIPAA compliance, and a proactive approach to patient access

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of surgery scheduling or related experience (ophthalmology preferred).
• Certified Patient Service Specialist (CPSS) Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains demographic information, including insurance, for verification.
• Schedules ophthalmic surgical procedures per physician direction.
• Obtains referrals for procedures and required medical clearances.
• Explains consent forms and obtains patient signatures.
• Collects co-pays and upcoming payments as necessary.
• Processes incoming faxes, scans documents into patient charts, and sends for medical review.
• Sends office notes and scheduling updates to referring physicians.
• Communicates frequently with clinical and optical teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgery scheduling

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School diploma

CPSS Certification (preferred)

Job description

Robson Eye Institute/Ascend Vision Partners in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Full Time Surgery Scheduler to support ophthalmology procedures and patient care coordination across our integrated eye care network. You will work with clinicians and staff to verify demographics, schedule surgeries, obtain referrals and medical clearances, and manage communications with patients and referring physicians.

The role emphasizes professionalism, HIPAA compliance, and a proactive approach to patient access