Ophthalmic Surgery Coordinator: Patient Care & Scheduling

EyeCare Partners LLC; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

EyeCare Partners in Emporia, KS is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to ensure seamless patient-centered surgical communication and coordination within the Ophthalmology department. The role reports to the Clinic Manager and supports the financial and scheduling aspects of surgical procedures.

Responsibilities include scheduling surgeries, educating patients pre-operatively, verifying insurance, and counseling on costs. Strong Excel/Office skills and reliability for multi-location work are expected.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and patient-focused approach to care.
• Strong communication and professional conduct in a clinical setting.
• Commitment to going beyond basics to support patients.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced ophthalmology department.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries and educate patients pre-op.
• Coordinate pre-op appointments with patients or caregivers.
• Review insurance benefits, prepare cost summaries, and counsel patients financially.
• Advise patients on Physician Fee and Eye Surgery Center costs.
• Follow up on and collect surgery payments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient-focused

Communication

Professional conduct

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

EyeCare Partners in Emporia, KS is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to ensure seamless patient-centered surgical communication and coordination within the Ophthalmology department. The role reports to the Clinic Manager and supports the financial and scheduling aspects of surgical procedures.

Responsibilities include scheduling surgeries, educating patients pre-operatively, verifying insurance, and counseling on costs. Strong Excel/Office skills and reliability for multi-location work are expected.