Surgical Coordinator

Job Title

Surgical Services Coordinator

Austin, TX

The Surgical Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of scheduling surgical procedures and daily operations of the facility. This position also includes material management responsibilities and inventory control.

• Counsel patients regarding all aspects of surgery including eye drop instructions, instructions for day of surgery, and post-operative instructions.
• Collect all pertinent information for upcoming surgery, such as bookings, lens orders, insurance, H & P, and signed consent forms, and transfer to surgical facility.
• Run accurate calculations as required, i.e., LASIK, RK, Toric, and other calculations as indicated.
• If assigned to a surgeon, maintain their surgical schedule and address requests in a timely manner.
• Answer all telephone inquiries from patients, their families, primary care physicians, and Shared Care doctors concerning surgery and/or related concerns.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• One year experience in a surgical specialty practice, ophthalmology preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates computer literacy.
• Capable of meeting a high volume of patient surgical scheduling.
• Good attitude, professionalism, and promotion of team cohesion.

High school diploma or equivalent.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid mileage between practices during work hour
• Ongoing education available including certification reimbursement
• Discount programs including vision discounts on products and services

Qualifications are summarized in the experience and education requirements above.