About this role
We are seeking a highly organized and patient-centered Surgery Coordinator to coordinate all aspects of surgical coordinating for ophthalmologists in our Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery (Oculoplastics) clinic and ensuring a concierge-level patient experience . Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate and schedule patient surgical and laser procedures for assigned faculty physicians
- Schedule required pre-operative testing and appointments
- Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain necessary prior authorizations
- Serve as a patient liaison, guiding patients through the pre- and post-operative process
- Maintain accurate documentation and patient records within the electronic medical record system
- Provide general clinic and administrative support as needed to ensure smooth daily operations
Salary Range: $31.88-45.66 Hourly
Required:
- 2 years of administrative support experience in a healthcare, medical office, ambulatory care, or patient service environment.
- 2 years experience with patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance verification, referrals, and authorization processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing using proper grammar and professional etiquette.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, exercise sound judgment, work independently with minimal supervision, and adapt to frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, insurance benefits, referral processes, and authorization procedures.
- Ability to verify insurance eligibility, obtain authorizations, and communicate financial responsibilities to patients.
As a condition of employment , the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.