Surgical Coordinator/Medical Secretary -SPRING TX

Houston Eye Associates; Spring, Tomball (TX, TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

Medical

Dental

401(K)

Life Insurance

Optical Discounts

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Spring, TX is seeking a medical office coordinator to support physicians and administration in keeping the practice running smoothly. You must be organized and able to work in a team environment, communicating effectively with patients, physicians and staff.

The role requires multitasking, strong interpersonal and computer skills, and flexibility in work assignments to ensure timely patient care and accurate scheduling and billing processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years medical office experience preferred, with knowledge of managed-care issues (Medicare/Medicaid/3rd-party payers).
• Basic ophthalmology terminology knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming calls and return messages promptly.
• Schedule surgeries and prepare pertinent paperwork per processes.
• Handle patient scheduling, appointments, insurance verification and authorizations.
• Follow up on recommendations from the on‑call physician.
• Manage physician appointment calendar and communications.
• Greet patients, check in/out, balance collections and close daily reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Scheduling surgeries & appointments

Front desk operations

Medical office terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR/EHR

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Spring Klein - Spring, TX 77388, Position Type: Full Time, Travel Percentage: Mulitple Locations, Job Category: Health Care, LOCATION: 5211 FM 2920, Ste 102 Spring, TX 77388 Some travel to nearby Kingwood and Tomball locations as needed with physician.

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 & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Triage 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 Requirements

• Preferred: 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.

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

Qualifications: COMPETENCIES

EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES N/A

EXPERIENCE Preferred: Training in business office activities (required); two years medical office experience (preferred) with knowledge of managed-care issues.