Eye Surgery Scheduler - Patient-Focused Scheduling Pro

Ascend Vision Partners; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Vision Partners in Winter Park, FL is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to join our team. You will schedule ophthalmic surgical procedures, obtain referrals and medical clearances, explain consent forms, and manage patient communications with accuracy and care.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least two years of surgery scheduling experience (ophthalmology preferred), and strong interpersonal skills with HIPAA confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Two years of surgery scheduling experience recommended; ophthalmology experience preferred.
• Certified Patient Service Specialist (CPSS) certification is a plus.
• Strong communication and patient-facing skills with attention to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Obtains demographic information and verifies insurance.
• Schedules all ophthalmic surgical procedures per physician direction.
• Obtains referrals and medical clearances for procedures.
• Explains consent forms and obtains patient signatures.
• Collects co-pays and upcoming payments as necessary.
• Processes incoming faxes and scans documents into patient charts.
• Sends scheduling updates to referring physicians.
• Maintains frequent communication with clinical/optical teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

HIPAA knowledge

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

2+ years ophthalmology scheduling

CPSS Certification (preferred)

Job description

Ascend Vision Partners in Winter Park, FL is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to join our team. You will schedule ophthalmic surgical procedures, obtain referrals and medical clearances, explain consent forms, and manage patient communications with accuracy and care.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least two years of surgery scheduling experience (ophthalmology preferred), and strong interpersonal skills with HIPAA confidentiality.