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: Columbus Ophthalmology Associates
- Job Title: Surgical Coordinator
- Department: Ophthalmology
- Reports To: Manager, Pre-Surgery Services
- Location: Columbus, OH
- 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
- 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 A ND 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.
