ASC Surgical Coordinator – Minnetonka, MN

ASC Surgical Coordinator Job - Minnetonka, MN

Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC) is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at MEC is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments.

MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Surgical Coordinator for our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Minnetonka.

This position is based in Minnetonka and is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week). Hours vary between 5:00am-4pm, Monday - Friday. Travel may be required to other Minnesota Eye locations:
Blaine, Crosstown, Bloomington, and Woodbury.

Position Summary

The Surgical Coordinator serves as the first patient contact in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). Responsible for most clerical requirements of the ASC. Communications with the ASC, both internally and externally, are coordinated by this person. Starting pay is $/hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Register all patients the day of surgery.
• Verify all patient registration forms are accurate.
• Gather required information, including but not limited to, insurance cards, copy of referral, releases.
• Ensure all appropriate signatures have been obtained.
• Communicate information or delays to the pre-op team.
• Ensure patient’s rights, consents, advance directives are completed and in chart.
• Assemble patient charts pre-operatively and post-operatively.
• Retrieve and file charts accurately.
• Manage incoming phone calls and distribute appropriately.
• File incoming reports (e.g., pathology, laboratory, radiology, history & physicals).
• Maintain specimen and visitor logs per ASC policy.
• Responsible for opening and closing duties of the ASC.
• Maintain and order clerical supplies.
• Assist with data collection for special projects.
• Be a resource for the alarm system and respond appropriately in the event of an alarm.
• Follow protocol in a calm manner in the event of an emergency.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-services.
• Assist surgery schedulers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

High School diploma or GED. Experience working in health care or surgery center environment preferred.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Other Benefits:
  Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts