Surgical Coordinator

wwwhauserrrosss.comThank you for your interest in the Surgical Coordinator role at Hauser Ross Eye Institute.We are building a pipeline of qualified candidates for future opportunities and want to connect with talented professionals who are passionate about patient care and surgical coordination. While this is not a current job opening, if a position becomes available that matches your qualifications, we will reach out.The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of continuous experience as a Surgical Coordinator. Submit your resume through our career website today to join our talent network and be among the first considered for upcoming opportunities!This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry. We are a nationally recognized leader in EMR and technology with an excellent clinical support team and dynamic leadership. We are committed to customer service, and making every interaction extraordinary while inspiring the complete confidence of our patients. Our employees contribute directly to the growth and success of our practices, and take pride in being a member of our team. We strongly believe that the manner in which our patients and customers are treated by our employees is as important as the services provided by the doctor.All of us at Hauser Ross Eye Institute are committed to inclusion and belonging. We believe today more than ever that creating an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make it easy for others to do the same will benefit us all. It isn’t speaking the words, but starts with a culture of caring, listening and service. We would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities. For more information, please visit our web-page at wwwhauserrrosss.com.The Surgical Coordinator assumes responsibility and accountability for the patient during all phases of the surgery process. Generates and coordinates the necessary information and arrangements for patient surgery including insurance verification and patient medical clearances. Uses comprehensive knowledge to supervise the surgery process and acts as a liaison between the ophthalmologist and the patient by being the primary point of contact. Compassion and patience are essential characteristics as most patients may be apprehensive. This position will require working in partnership with administrative and clinical staff demonstrating that a cooperative interaction between all departments brings success. Effective execution of this role will require the ability to multitask and respond to the needs of the patients and other staff including the ophthalmologist, efficiently and calmly.Establish rapport with patients through initial introduction Explain treatment procedures and review applicable options including doctor recommendations for optimal visual outcomeArrange and confirm all pre-certification requirements including insurance prior-authorizations, referrals and medical clearancesVerify insurance information, accurately calculate, and collect all payments related to surgery including copays, deductibles and out-of-pocket feesSets surgery date and schedules all pre- and post-operative appointments related to the surgeryAnswer inbound and outbound phone calls with appropriate telephone etiquetteReviews all pre-surgery processes including physician instructionsPrepares all patient surgery kits and conducts inventory of products on a routine basis to ensure stock levels support volume. This includes checking supply expiration datesConduct and/or coordinate all pre-surgical ophthalmological scans as instructed by doctorAssist in the training of other surgical coordinator staff as neededMust be willing to travel between locations to support clinic operations (only applicable for multi-location practices)Must be willing to work early mornings, late evenings, and weekends as required to support business needsExecute duties of position in a professional and courteous mannerHandle sensitive information in a confidential mannerPerform other tasks and duties as assignedHigh school diploma or equivalent is requiredMust be compassionate and have the ability to establish confidence and trust with patientsMust have the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure or stressHighly energetic with a positive attitudeStrong attention to detailPossess strong written and verbal communication skillsCreate and maintain positive interpersonal relationships Ability to perform as part of a team as well as work independentlyExperienceThree + more years’ experience working in a medical practice requiredSuccessful completion of JCAHPO Ophthalmic Certified Technician/Assistant or an associate’s degree preferredKnowledge of medical insurance eligibility and authorization requiredBasic computer knowledge requiredExperience with NextGen, Microsoft, Clearwave, preferredIn Turn We Will Provide:Benefits to full time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental and optical coverage, 401K and short andlong term disabilityCompany paid life insurancePaid holidays and generous paid time offPaid parking where applicableTeam oriented working environment where you are heard and respectedClear career ladder opportunitiesOffered pay range $21.00/Hr-$24.00/Hr.ESP#2

Created: 2025-10-20