Surgical Coordinator FT - SPRING

Houston Eye; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education including JCAHPO

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Superior Benefits Package: Medical,  +

Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Job summary

Houston Eye seeks a Surgical Coordinator to support the physician and administration in keeping the practice running smoothly. The role requires strong organization, teamwork, and effective communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities include triaging calls, scheduling surgeries, verifying insurance, managing calendars, and performing front desk duties. Travel to assist twice a week may be required with the doctor.

Qualifications

• Two years medical office experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology (ophthalmology).
• Training in business office activities required.
• Basic accounting knowledge and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming calls and manage messages; return calls promptly.
• Schedule surgeries and prepare all paperwork following established processes.
• Handle patient scheduling, insurance verification and authorizations.
• Follow up on recommendations for patients seen by on-call physician.
• Manage physician appointment calendar, emails and other correspondence.
• Front desk duties: greet patients, check in/out, balance collections, review charges.
• If applicable, schedule billing and follow up on inpatient hospital visits.
• Prepare letters to referring physicians and insurance companies; assist with special projects.
• Provide scribe support for physicians as needed.

Skills

Business office training

Medical office experience

Managed-care knowledge

Medical terminology

Accounting basics

Computers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Surgical Coordinator FT - SPRING# Surgical Coordinator FT - SPRINGHot JobSpring Klein - Spring, TX 77388## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeTravel PercentageTwo LocationsCategoryAdmin - Clerical## DescriptionLOCATION: 5211 FM 2920, Suite 102, Spring, TX 77388 Some travel with doctor required twice a week.POSITION SUMMARY Contributes to the organization by assisting the physician and administration in keeping the medical practice running smoothly and efficiently. Must be well organized and have the ability to work in a team-oriented environment, communicate effectively with patients, physicians and other staff members. This position requires the ability to demonstrate composure and function efficiently while performing multiple tasks. Good communication, interpersonal and computer skills are essential with flexibility in work assignments.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESTriage incoming calls, review all phone message and return calls in a timely manner. Scheduling surgeries and preparing all pertinent paperwork for surgeries by following all established surgery processes. Handling patients' related issues including but not limited to, scheduling, appointments, insurance verification and authorizations. Timely follow up on recommendations for patients' seen by on-call physician. Managing physician appointment calendar, emails and other correspondence. Responsible for front desk management while in clinic, including greeting patients, checking in and out, balancing collections, close out batches and reviewing appointment charges status reports at the end of each day. If applicable, scheduling, billing and following up on physicians' inpatient hospital visits. Preparing letters to referring physicians, insurance companies, etc. Special projects as requested by immediate supervisor, physician or administration. Scribe for physician when needed.Qualifications/ Skills RequirementsPreferred: Training in business office activities (required); two years medical office experience (preferred) with knowledge of managed-care issues: Medicare, Medicaid, and 3rd-party payers; basic knowledge of medical terminology (specifically ophthalmologic). Preferred: Basic knowledge of accounting procedures with strong knowledge/skills in computers.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT Ability to lift up to 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Must be able to push, pull, bend, twist, and reach. Use care and proper judgment when lifting or carrying items ensuring to utilize proper posture and body mechanics. Even though the weight lifted may only be a negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Classified as having occupational exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens. Exposure to communicable diseaseSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities.***We Proudly Offer:**** Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOC* Holidays & Paid Time Off* Bereavement Leave* Superior Benefits Package: + Medical + Dental + 401(K) + Free Life Insurance & LTD + Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts **Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V**## QualificationsCOMPETENCIESEDUCATION High School Diploma or GED equivalent.CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES N/AEXPERIENCE Preferred: Training in business office activities (required); two years medical office experience (preferred) with knowledge of managed-care issues.