Surgical Coordinator

Who We’re Looking For

Spectrum Vision Partners ("SVP") and OCLI Vision ("OCLI") work together to provide world‑class eye care to our patients and improve lives. SVP, the management services team, supports OCLI Vision, one of the largest multi‑specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S. Our unique model and collaborative culture differentiate us in the marketplace and in our service to our patients. We build our culture one hire at a time and want to build a great team that helps us focus on delivering exceptional eye care.

We’re looking for passionate and empathetic people to join our team as Surgical Coordinators. Surgical Coordinators guide the patient through the surgical process, including scheduling surgeries, patient education, gathering and documenting patient information and history, and conducting routine and ancillary patient testing. You’ll play a vital role in the patient experience and in helping our doctors diagnose and treat eye disorders.

• Schedules surgeries to be performed in the facility; follows procedure for surgery schedule changes (cancellation, reschedule); considers priorities/emergencies and patient special needs when scheduling surgical procedures.
• Coordinates patient medical history/clearance with Nurse Practitioner and/or PCP; maintains and tracks all necessary patient information including demographics, history & past medical history, and insurance information.
• Prepares surgery schedule for review by the Nurse Practitioner and/or Clinical Nurse Director.
• Adheres to surgery scheduling department guidelines.
• Educates and advises the patient on surgical procedures, pre‑operative preparation (drops); addresses patient needs and concerns.
• Collects payments.
• Responsible for patient IOL measurements and calculations based on physician lens requirements.
• Performs EMR documentation accurately; identifies proper surgery site, procedure, and special needs of the Surgeon.
• Serves as a work‑up technician and performs accurate ophthalmic procedures and testing as the clinical schedule requires.

• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Outgoing and enjoys interacting with patients daily.
• Comfortable providing white‑glove service and responding quickly to patient needs.
• Dependable problem solver, able to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Positive, can‑do attitude and work well in collaborative environments.
• Flexible, able to roll with the punches and easily accept change.
• Knowledge of ocular pharmacology such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics, mydriatics and cycloplegics, epinephrine, miotics and non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatories is a plus but not required.
• Physical requirements:
  
  regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequently required to sit; occasionally lift/move up to 10 pounds.

Our globally recognized healthcare team is comprised of some of the top minds in ocular medicine. With nearly 1,400 employees, we support over 50 clinic locations, five state‑licensed ambulatory surgery centers, and over 110 surgeons, doctors, and other medical professionals. Our brands include OCLI Vision, Island Eye Surgi‑center, New Vision Cataract Center, AIO, and others.

At Spectrum Vision Partners we know that cultivating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment is critical to our impact and success. We create an environment where no individual is advantaged or disadvantaged because of their background. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.

With a commitment to maintaining a bias‑free environment in which harassment is prohibited, we respect cultural diversity and comply with the laws of the places in which we operate. We expect our business partners, suppliers, clients, and all of our team members to uphold these commitments.