Surgical Coordinator

NVISION Eye Centers; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

NVISION Eye Centers in La Mesa, California, is seeking an experienced Cataract & Refractive Surgery Scheduling Coordinator to join our fast-paced team. This role involves educating patients, coordinating surgical care, and managing schedules for cataract and refractive surgeries.

Ideal candidates will have prior ophthalmology experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with electronic medical records. Compensation includes a base salary of $52,000 plus performance-based bonuses, with total annual potential reaching up to $79,000 or more.

Qualifications

• Previous ophthalmology experience required.
• Strong patient counseling and sales skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Counsel cataract surgery patients regarding surgical options.
• Coordinate and schedule surgeries with physicians and centers.
• Maintain communication with patients throughout the process.

Skills

Patient counseling and sales skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Organizational and multitasking abilities

Ophthalmology experience

Cataract surgery scheduling experience

Tools

Electronic medical records

Scheduling systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and patient-focused Cataract & Refractive Surgery Scheduling Coordinator to join our fast-paced, high-volume ophthalmology practice specializing in cataract surgery and premium refractive lens technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organized professional who enjoys educating patients, coordinating surgical care, and helping patients achieve outstanding visual outcomes through advanced cataract and refractive procedures.

• Counsel cataract surgery patients regarding surgical options and premium refractive lens technologies.
• Educate patients on Toric, Multifocal, Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF), and Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) options.
• Assist patients in selecting refractive lens packages based on their visual goals and physician recommendations.
• Coordinate and schedule cataract and refractive surgeries with physicians and ambulatory surgery centers.
• Maintain proactive communication with patients throughout the surgical process.
• Place and manage intraocular lens (IOL) orders while ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Coordinate surgical paperwork, authorizations, and scheduling logistics.
• Work closely with physicians, technicians, surgery centers, and administrative staff to provide exceptional patient care.
• Manage a high-volume surgical schedule while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and customer service.
• Answer patient questions regarding surgery preparation, financial responsibilities, postoperative expectations, and refractive options.
• Track surgical cases and ensure all required documentation is completed prior to surgery dates.
• Previous ophthalmology experience required.
• Cataract surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of premium refractive lens technologies and cataract surgery workflows preferred.
• Strong patient counseling and sales skills with the ability to discuss elective refractive upgrades confidently and professionally.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and scheduling systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary $52,000 annually
• Monthly performance-based bonus program
• Total annual compensation potential $60,000-$79,000+
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance benefits available
• Professional growth opportunities within a leading ophthalmology practice
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

If you are passionate about patient care and enjoy guiding patients through life-changing vision procedures, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing ophthalmology team.

USD $52,000.00/Yr.