Ophthalmology Surgical Coordinator

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Savings bank
• Training & development

Reports to: Maria S. Romero, MD  •  Status: [Full-time]  •  Location: On-site, Baltimore, MD


About the role


Precision Eye Care is hiring a Surgical Coordinator to carry cataract and refractive surgical patients from the decision to operate through their post-operative visits. This role is the single point of accountability for every administrative and logistical detail of a surgical case. Our surgical volume is growing, and cases cannot move without this position working well.



What you'll do

• Schedule surgical cases with the ASC and maintain the surgical calendar alongside clinic templates
  
  
• Obtain prior authorizations, referrals, and pre-certifications, and track each to approval before the date of service
  
  
• Coordinate medical clearances and communicate outstanding items to patients and referring physicians
  
  
• Prepare and confirm informed consent, verify lens selection and biometry are complete and documented
  
  
• Counsel patients on out-of-pocket costs for premium lenses and elective services, collect payment, and document the financial discussion
  
  
• Confirm transportation, arrival instructions, and post-operative appointments before the case date
  
  
• Produce a case-status report for each surgical day covering lens, consent, clearance, payment, authorization, transportation, and post-operative appointment
  
  
• Serve as the practice's liaison with the ASC and device representatives
  
  

What we're looking for

• Experience coordinating surgical cases, ideally in ophthalmology; ASC or specialty surgical practice experience considered
  
  
• Working knowledge of prior authorization and insurance verification, including Medicare and Medicare Advantage
  
  
• Exceptional organization under deadline — a missed clearance cancels a case
  
  
• Comfort discussing cost and payment with patients directly and with care
  
  
• EHR proficiency; athenaOne experience a plus
  
  
• Discretion with protected health information