Surgical Coordinator
- Elizabethtown, KY
- Permanent
- Full-time
Company: Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers
Location: Elizabethtown, KYPerks:
- Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401k + Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Optical Education Reimbursement
- Competitive Base Pay
- Full Time
- Our offices are open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm. Your shift will fall within those hours. You may need to work earlier or later as needed.
- 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
Job Title: Surgical CoordinatorDepartment: Ophthalmology
Reports To: Manager, Pre-Surgery Services
Location: Elizabethtown, KYSUMMARYDeliver excellent patient-centered care by ensuring the financial and surgical communication process is complete for patients having surgical procedures.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThis 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.
- 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
- High School diploma or GED equivalent is required
- Experience in financial counseling is preferred
- Experience working with insurance is preferred
- Minimum Required: None
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- 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.