Surgical Coordinator - Traveler/Floater

Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Maternity leave

Education reimbursement

Competitive base pay

Job summary

Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers in Louisville, KY seeks a Surgical Coordinator to manage surgical scheduling, pre-surgery education, and coordination across facilities. The role requires interaction with patients and multiple locations, ensuring financial and surgical communications are clear.

Responsibilities include insurance checks, cost counseling, and collecting payments, with full-time hours and travel across our Louisville sites and adjacent areas. Strong office software skills are expected.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Initiative

Adaptability

Teamwork

Professionalism

Reliability

Travel readiness

Overtime commitment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Financial counseling experience

Insurance processing experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Surgical Coordinator

Company: Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers

Location: Louisville, KY

Travel: This position regularly travels between all locations in Louisville, KY (South End Bluegrass Avenue, East End Dupont Circle, East End Leesgate Road and Crestwood) and Jeffersonville, IN. There will also be occasional travel to Elizabethtown, Florence and Glasgow, KY. Please only apply if comfortable with local travel.

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: Louisville, 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

• 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 of physical activities 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 required 100% 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.