Surgery Center Scheduling & Operations Coordinator

LAKEWOOD EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LAKEWOOD EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS in Long Beach, CA seeks a diligent scheduling/records coordinator to manage surgical appointments and patient charts. You will prepare pre-op files, pull charts, and ensure accurate charting and HIPAA compliance.

The role requires experience in medical offices, ophthalmology terminology, and proficiency with practice management systems. Fluency in English is required; Spanish is a plus, with the possibility of providing essential support across teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two years in a medical office; ophthalmology/optometry or ambulatory surgery center preferred.
• Familiarity with medical/ophthalmic terminology; proficient with Microsoft applications.
• Experience with practice management systems; Compulink knowledge a plus.
• English required; bilingual Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of surgical procedures and assist daily operations.
• Prepare and organize patient surgery charts and data for pre-op.
• Pull pre-op, YAG, and IOL charts 2 days before appointments.
• Assemble and file medical records and IOL calc sheets in charts.
• Prepare surgery IDs, check-in temperatures, and maintain chart order.
• Retrieve post-op charts and route to the appropriate offices.
• Log and scan charts into the electronic medical record system.
• Maintain inventory of blank surgery charts and required forms.
• Answer phones, fax, copy, and perform other clerical tasks.
• Follow HIPAA and facility policies to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Compulink

Ophthalmology terms

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

LAKEWOOD EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS in Long Beach, CA seeks a diligent scheduling/records coordinator to manage surgical appointments and patient charts. You will prepare pre-op files, pull charts, and ensure accurate charting and HIPAA compliance.

The role requires experience in medical offices, ophthalmology terminology, and proficiency with practice management systems. Fluency in English is required; Spanish is a plus, with the possibility of providing essential support across teams.