About this position
Tayani Institute is seeking a dynamic, experienced, energetic and knowledgeable full-time Surgery Coordinator/Counselor to lead our growing and thriving Ophthalmology practice.
Our practice provides a broad array of ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery services. We are a high volume, fast paced practice offering competitive compensation and benefits.
Benefits for full-time employees include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), PTO and profit-sharing plan.
Surgery Coordinator/Counselor Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate surgery scheduling for patients, surgeons, and facilities.
- Clearly communicate financial responsibilities, payment plans, and cost estimates to patients while confidently guiding conversations toward commitment and securing payment arrangements to ensure timely case acceptance and scheduling.
- Obtain authorizations or insurance approvals for procedures, as well as medical clearances from the patient's Primary Care Physician.
- Ensure pre-op and post-op instructions are communicated clearly to patients.
- Manage the surgery calendar, balancing surgeon availability and patient needs.
- Oversee preparation of surgical charts and ensure all necessary documentation is completed.
- Coordinate with the surgical facility or hospital on logistics and patient flow.
- Ensure compliance with surgical and medical regulations (e.g., informed consents, patient safety).
- Follow up with patients post-surgery to ensure continuity of care.
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Requirements:1. Experience coordinating surgeries at a high level
2. Strong sales and closing skills
3. Medical office insurance and obtaining authorizations; Ophthalmology experience preferred, but not required
4. Flexibility - Ability to travel between offices in Orange County and N. San Diego County
5. Effective communicator - to patients & physicians
6. EHR experience - at least 1+ year - NextGen preferred
7. Great leadership and teamwork skills
Pay Range: $26.00 - $32.00/hour plus commission. Commensurate with experience.
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