Surgical Coordinator — Ophthalmology, FT, In-Clinic & Travel

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

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.