Surgical Technician I

At Clayton Eye Center, our purpose is to provide the highest level of eye care possible to each patient enhancing individual lifestyles and vision. We are committed through a highly skilled and compassionate team of Doctors providing services with leading-edge technology in efficient and cost effective manner. We offer various services including Cataracts, Glaucoma, Retina, Family Eye Care, contact lenses, cosmetic, oculoplastic & reconstructive surgery with multiple locations on the south side of GeorgiaThe Surgery technician manages patient check-in and peri operative tasks for the high volume ophthalmology surgery center, ensuring an efficient, accurate, and patient-focused experience. This role supports both administrative and basic clinical functions to keep the surgical schedule on track and minimize delays.Check in surgical patients and verify identity, procedure, and documentationReview insurance requirements, confirm authorizations, and collect patient paymentsComplete and review pre-operative paperwork and consentsObtain and document vital signs, intraocular pressure and blood glucose as neededProvide clear pre-operative and discharge instructionsSchedule and reschedule surgical appointments as neededPrepare and organize charts and all required documentation for upcoming surgery days, ensuring completeness and preventing delaysMaintain accurate patient records in the systemCommunicate with clinical staff to ensure patient readiness and address issuesSupport daily operations to ensure efficient patient flow and on-time surgery startsCoordinate processes and route all paperwork as required to meet physician and facility requirements. Provides accurate, thorough, and complete documentation of all information pertinent to patient treatment.Knowledgeable regarding co-management with referring providers and ensures compliance with the scheduling of post-operative visits. Communicates with referring providers as needed.Communicates with assigned physician and surgery center staff to ensure all special supplies are received prior to the surgical date and informs ASC of any add on patients. Reschedules appointments as needed.Helps with other ancillary tasks including but not limited to following up with patients that no-show or cancel surgical appointments, sending H&P orders and consents to outside hospitals, update surgical scheduler protocol handbook, training sessions with our physicians, etc.Maintains current BLS certification and completion of required annual in-servicesAbility to work in a surgery center environment with healthcare interactions that include patient contact, hazardous chemicals, and infectious disease under a moderate level of noiseMust be able to understand and follow instruction with speed and accuracyMust be able to organize and set priority for work to be donePossesses manual dexterity, mobility, visual acuity, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, attendance, and good interpersonal skillsWe offer a competitive benefits package to our employeesMedicalDentalVision401k w/ MatchHSA/FSATelemedicineGenerous PTO PackageWe also offer the following benefits for FREEEmployee Discounts and PerksEmployee Assistance ProgramGroup Life/AD&D Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.#IND