Eye Surgery Care Coordinator

L O EYE CARE PC; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

L.O Eye Care is seeking a Surgical Counselor to coordinate patient care before, during, and after eye surgery. You will explain procedures, obtain informed consent, and ensure adherence to pre/post-operative instructions.

You will schedule surgeries, coordinate tests, provide physicians with patient data, and maintain accurate procedure records. Experience in ophthalmology is preferred, with COA/COT credentials supporting clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• COA certification required.
• COT certification desired.
• Two years’ experience in a surgical ophthalmology setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Explain the doctor’s diagnosis, the surgical procedure, and expected results to patients and families through verbal instruction, brochures, pamphlets and videos.
• Explain the informed consent form and obtain signatures from patient or authorized person.
• Ensure patients understand and follow pre-operative and post-operative instructions.
• Schedule physicians’ surgeries in appropriate facilities, pending patient insurance and patient/family requests.
• Order preoperative testing (EKG, blood tests, etc.) per guidelines or physician requests.
• Provide physicians with necessary information on each patient’s medical status.
• Perform preoperative A-Scans on cataract patients and document results.
• Inform physicians of weekly surgery schedule and updates as changes occur.
• Maintain records of procedures and produce statistical reports as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Conscientious

Teamwork

Adaptability

Trustworthy

Patient Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

COA Required

COT Desired

Tools

A-Scan device

Job description

L.O Eye Care is seeking a Surgical Counselor to coordinate patient care before, during, and after eye surgery. You will explain procedures, obtain informed consent, and ensure adherence to pre/post-operative instructions.

You will schedule surgeries, coordinate tests, provide physicians with patient data, and maintain accurate procedure records. Experience in ophthalmology is preferred, with COA/COT credentials supporting clinical excellence.