Part-Time Ophthalmology Scheduling Specialist

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to join our Ophthalmology Clinic. The part-time, on-site role focuses on organizing and coordinating surgical and follow-up appointments while interacting with patients, providers, and staff to ensure seamless scheduling and patient care.

We value proactive problem-solving, exceptional organizational skills, and a dedication to accurate records. Base pay ranges from $19.15 to $30.23 per hour, depending on experience, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) years of scheduling, clerical, office, or healthcare related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize, implement, and maintain a scheduling management system. Log all new information into a database and provide scheduled reports for coordination and reporting purposes.
• Interact with customers, patients, providers, and staff to coordinate pre-op surgery and post-appointment along with all follow-up appointments. Evaluate patients for surgery readiness to determine the appropriate OR and post-op timeframe. Analyze critical paths and constraints to determine the effect of schedule changes and recommend work-around.
• Manage daily add-ons and emergency cases and assist the team in developing and maintaining periodic status reports to keep management informed. Analyze to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules.
• Depending upon the location and assigned area of responsibility, the following duties may apply: Prepare patients for examinations including taking and recording vital signs, printing medication lists, and other tasks. Perform Point of Care (POC) testing on patients, maintain POC equipment and supplies, and maintain equipment/controls.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MU Health Care is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to join our Ophthalmology Clinic. The part-time, on-site role focuses on organizing and coordinating surgical and follow-up appointments while interacting with patients, providers, and staff to ensure seamless scheduling and patient care.

We value proactive problem-solving, exceptional organizational skills, and a dedication to accurate records. Base pay ranges from $19.15 to $30.23 per hour, depending on experience, with opportunities to