Surgery Scheduler - Ophthalmology - Full benefits, no weekends, 401k matching!
About the position
The Surgical Coordinator will deliver excellent patient-centered care by ensuring the financial and surgical communication process is complete for patients having surgical procedures. This position will require flexibility and a broad knowledge base, with the ability to perform any of the below tasks. Schedule surgery, perform pre-surgery patient education regarding preparation for surgery and communicate with all associated facilities. Schedule and coordinate pre-op appointments with the patient and/or the patient’s care giver. Check every patient chart for insurance benefits, prepare a cost summary and counsel patients regarding finances. Counsel patients for Physician Fee and Eye Surgery Center. Follow up on and collect surgery payments. Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Schedule surgery, perform pre-surgery patient education regarding preparation for surgery and communicate with all associated facilities.
- Schedule and coordinate pre-op appointments with the patient and/or the patient’s care giver.
- Check every patient chart for insurance benefits, prepare a cost summary and counsel patients regarding finances.
- Counsel patients for Physician Fee and Eye Surgery Center.
- Follow up on and collect surgery payments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%).
- Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs.
- Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology.
- Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time.
- Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.
Nice-to-haves
- Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
- Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
- Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
- Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
- Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
- Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
- Experience in financial counseling is preferred
- Experience working with insurance is preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401k + Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Optical Education Reimbursement
- Competitive Base Pay
