Job detail

Surgical Coordinator

EyeCare Associates of East Texas

#Adaptability #Patient Care #Teamwork #Reliable Transportation #Surgical Procedures #Microsoft Office Suite #Payment Collection #Insurance Verification #Initiative

Quick overview

The Surgical Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the financial and surgical communication process is complete for patients undergoing procedures, which includes scheduling surgery and coordinating necessary pre-operative appointments. This role also involves counseling patients on physician and surgery center fees, preparing cost summaries based on insurance benefits, and following up on payment collection.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent, with experience in financial counseling and insurance work being preferred. Essential qualifications include demonstrating initiative, adaptability, a commitment to patient focus, and the ability to work over 40 hours and on weekends when necessary.

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Job description

Company

Eyecare
Associates of
East
Texas
Job
Title:
Surgical
Coordinator
Department:
Ophthalmology
Reports To:
Clinic
Manager
Location: Tyler, TX

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 This position will require flexibility and a broad knowledge base, with ability to perform any of the below tasks.
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 Ability to work weekends when applicable

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. If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered. 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.