Heaton Eye Associates
ASC Registrar
Job Summary:
The registration and scheduling clerk is responsible for efficient, friendly admission of patients to the ambulatory surgery center. Efficiency is a byproduct of focused attention to the surgery schedule before the day of surgery to ensure information is present and correct which then guides the team in rendering safe and effective care. This job includes the efficacy in patient financial collections and reporting. The responsibility lies on this role to monitor traffic patterns and attend to the needs of patients and their significant others while they wait in the waiting area. This position also includes the necessary skills to support the “Medical Record” function, and any other competencies accomplished. The quality improvement function includes physician post op call sheet data collection and documentation in the OR patient medical record.
About the Practice:
The physicians of Heaton Eye Associates have been serving East Texas’ vision needs for over 40 years. We offer state-of-the-art technology with special services ranging from primary eye care to world-class laser surgery. Our physicians were the first to offer LASIK laser vision correction in East Texas and have performed tens of thousands of procedures since its inception. Heaton Eye offers a wide range of premium lenses including Symfony Extended Depth of Focus lenses, PanOptix® lenses, and Vivity® lenses to offer freedom from glasses and contacts after cataract surgery. Our surgeons were the first in East Texas to offer the RxSight Light Adjustable Lens, the only lens implant that allows patients to preview and adjust their vision after cataract surgery. We are the first and only practice in the area offering EVO ICL, another exciting option offering patients freedom from contacts and glasses. Additionally, we have the only fellowship-trained Pediatric Specialist as well as the only Oculoplastic Surgeon offering cosmetic, medical, and reconstructive surgery as well as state-of-the-art aesthetic services in the area. The extensive care and energy Heaton Eye Associates puts into maintaining our leadership position on information and technology in the rapidly evolving science of ophthalmology reflects our commitment to our patients.
About the Area:
Our East Texas locations in Tyler, Longview and Athens offer year-round activities the entire family can enjoy. In Longview, you can experience Texas' rich history and culture. Tyler is surrounded by 25 prime sporting lakes, offering wonderful opportunities for fishing and boating. In the spring, Tyler residents enjoy the colorful spring flowers. Athens, whose tagline is Hamburgers-Heritage-Texas, has the charm of a small, southern town while still retaining many qualities of a larger city and is home to the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society.
Seeking an Exceptional Registration/Scheduling Clerk| Heaton Eye Associates/Heaton Laser and Surgery Center | Full-Time | Monday-Thursday
We are seeking an EXCEPTIONAL Registration/Scheduling Clerk who takes pride in their work, loves to be of servitude to others, a great TEAM player, an open-growth mindset, and maintain an EXCEPTIONAL level of customer service. If you’re looking for a career where you’re given the opportunity to grow, serve others, and work with an amazing TEAM- this is the career for you.
Experience:
One to two years of health care experience. One year of registration, and medical record/health information job duties. Experience with QAPI programs.
Certification/Licensure:
None Required
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Job Duties Include:
- Generate the ambulatory surgery schedule.
• Distribute day of surgery schedule.
• Use of surgery schedule to guide registration activity.
• Guide patient in completing necessary forms prior to their pre operative care.
• Coding and data entry of encounters [procedure codes, G codes, etc.] as applicable
• Audit work to assure accuracy in operative report site, option, and document completion
• Work interdependently with others to obtain accurate medical record data and documents.
• Assure medical record chart order according to policy and procedure
• Maintain security of all records
• Assist in arranging for timely completion of medical record [signatures, etc.]
• Maintain patient schedule logs.
• Participate in post op calls to patients as needed
• Submit QAPI data regarding post op patient communication by physician
Qualifications:
• Proficient in reading and writing the English language.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Proficient in math calculations, analysis skills, and basic accounting.
• Proficient in computer, electronic health record, and printer technology.
• Proficient in computer programs: MS Word, Excel, electronic patient management system
[specific to practice]
• Self-motivated independent in job responsibility, ability to critically think and process
information.
• Physical presentation of cheerfulness, neat, professional, well-groomed appearance.
• Demonstrate reliability, pleasant attitude, and willingness to work toward an environment of
trust and team-work.
• Communicate professionally verbally, non-verbally.
• Communicate effectively with health care team members [Physicians, leadership, peers]
• Speak with respect and compassion toward customers [Patients and significant others,
physicians, leadership, peers]
• Comply with patient confidentiality, HIPAA laws, and protected health information.
Benefits:- Affordable Health and Dental
- Vision Care
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401K