Program Coordinator - Optometry

Greater Portland Health; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Portland Health is seeking a Program Coordinator – Optometry to provide administrative support to the optometry department, ensuring smooth patient flow. You will assist with program development, implementation, and daily operations, coordinating with clinicians and staff.

The role is on-site in Portland, ME, with a focus on office efficiency, records management, and collaboration with internal teams to support high-quality eye care.

Qualifications

• Level 3 English is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in a medical/optometry office, hospital, or medical setting is preferred.
• Experience with health insurance plans, medical terminology, and health care regulations is preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records, Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.
• An active and unexpired driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the optometry department to ensure seamless patient care.
• Support development, implementation, and daily coordination of assigned programs.
• Organize processes and systems and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Serve as a secondary driver for the Mobile Medical Unit.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Full Time 295 Park, Portland, ME, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1627

Salary Range: $22.00 To $27.00 Hourly

The Program Coordinator – Optometry is a member of the care team that provides administrative support to the optometry department to ensure the seamless flow of patient care. This includes supporting the development, implementation, administration, operation, and daily coordination of assigned programs. The role organizes processes and systems and is responsible for developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners.

The Program Coordinator will serve as a secondary driver for the Mobile Medical Unit. This position is an on-site role and is not available for a hybrid or fully remote work schedule.

• Level 3 English is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent general education degree (GED) is required.
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in a medical office, optometry office, or hospital setting is preferred.
• Experience with health insurance plans, medical terminology, and health care regulations is preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records, Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred.
• An active and unexpired driver’s license is required.