Ambulatory Ophthalmology Scheduling Coordinator

MU 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 the Ophthalmology Clinic at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. This part-time, on-site role (24 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) focuses on coordinating pre-op, surgery, and follow-up appointments with patients, providers, and staff.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and patient-focused, able to adapt to schedule changes, manage emergencies, and maintain accurate records to support efficient care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Scheduling coordination

Clerical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MU Health Care is seeking a Scheduling Coordinator to join the Ophthalmology Clinic at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. This part-time, on-site role (24 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) focuses on coordinating pre-op, surgery, and follow-up appointments with patients, providers, and staff.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and patient-focused, able to adapt to schedule changes, manage emergencies, and maintain accurate records to support efficient care