Ophthalmic Surgery Scheduler: Precision & Care

EyeSouth Partners; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k w/ Match

HSA/FSA

Telemedicine

Generous PTO Package

Employee Discounts and Perks

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life/AD&D

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Coastal Eye Associates in Webster, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Surgical Scheduler/Patient Access Representative to join EyeSouth Partners' ophthalmology network. You will schedule procedures, verify documentation and referrals, and coordinate with surgeons, nursing staff, anesthesia, and billing.

You will review insurance, obtain prior authorizations, manage cancellations, ensure HIPAA compliance, and support practice locations across the region.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as Surgical Scheduler or Patient Access Representative preferred.
• Ophthalmology experience preferred.
• Experience with EHR software; NexTech/Intellechart Pro experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of contracted insurance plans and procedures.
• Ability to travel to all practice locations as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Schedules surgical procedures based on surgeon availability and facility guidelines.
• Accurately enters and updates surgical case information in scheduling systems and electronic health records.
• Manages schedule changes related to cancellations, postponements, or urgent add-on cases.
• Verifies required documentation prior to scheduling (e.g. surgeon orders, case details, preference cards).
• Verifies patient insurance coverage and ensures referrals/completion of required documentation.
• Obtains necessary prior authorizations for surgical procedures as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Healthcare insurance knowledge

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

NexTech/Intellechart Pro

Job description

Coastal Eye Associates in Webster, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Surgical Scheduler/Patient Access Representative to join EyeSouth Partners' ophthalmology network. You will schedule procedures, verify documentation and referrals, and coordinate with surgeons, nursing staff, anesthesia, and billing.

You will review insurance, obtain prior authorizations, manage cancellations, ensure HIPAA compliance, and support practice locations across the region.