Surgical Coordinator

Bennett and Bloom Eye Centers; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k + employer matching

Paid time off & holidays

Paid maternity leave

Optical education reimbursement

Competitive base pay

Job summary

Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Surgical Coordinator to manage preoperative scheduling, education, and financial coordination for patients undergoing eye surgery.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to work across departments, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Hours are full-time, with occasional overtime and flexibility as needed in a busy ophthalmology practice.

Qualifications

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training.
• Demonstrates initiative in achieving practice goals.
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change.
• Team-oriented and patient-focused mindset.
• Ability to interact courteously with all employee levels.
• Reliable transportation for multiple locations.
• Willingness to work over 40 hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgery and pre-surgery education; coordinate with facilities.
• Arrange pre-op appointments with patient and caregiver.
• Check charts for insurance benefits; prepare cost summaries; counsel finances.
• Counsel patients on Physician Fee and Eye Surgery Center.
• Follow up on and collect surgery payments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team oriented

Patient-focused

Professional demeanor

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Financial counseling experience

Insurance experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Title: Surgical Coordinator
Company: Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers
Location: Elizabethtown, KY

Perks:

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Optical Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Base Pay

Hours:

• Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm.
  • Your shift will fall within those hours.
  • You may need to work earlier or later as needed.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• Favorable result on background check required
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

Company: Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers
Job Title: Surgical Coordinator

Department: Ophthalmology
Reports To: Manager, Pre-Surgery Services
Location: Elizabethtown, KY

SUMMARY

Deliver excellent patient-centered care by ensuring the financial and surgical communication process is complete for patients having surgical procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will require flexibility and a broad knowledge base, with ability to perform any of the below tasks.

• Schedule surgery, perform pre-surgery patient education regarding preparation for surgery and communicate with all associated facilities.
• Schedule and coordinate pre-op appointments with the patient and/or the patient’s care giver.
• Check every patient chart for insurance benefits, prepare a cost summary and counsel patients regarding finances.
• Counsel patients for Physician Fee and Eye Surgery Center.
• Follow up on and collect surgery payments.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Experience in financial counseling is preferred
• Experience working with insurance is preferred

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

• Minimum Required: None

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

PHYSICAL** REQUIREMENTS**

• This role requires a variety ofphysicalactivities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus) is required100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.