Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient experiences while working alongside some of the most respected eye care specialists in the region? Mid Florida eye is looking for an energetic, detail-driven, and patient-focused Surgical Coordinator to join our thriving multi-specialty ophthalmology practice in beautiful The Villages/Stonecrest, Florida. This is more than a job, it's an opportunity to build a meaningful career with a nationally recognized team that values compassion, collaboration, and excellence in every patient interaction. If you take pride in your work, thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, and want to be part of a practice where your contributions truly matter, we would love to meet you. Our preferred candidates will have at least one year of surgical coordinator experience, preferably in an optometry/ophthalmology practice. This is your opportunity to join one of the areas most recognized leaders in ophthalmology and optometry. Mid Florida Eye is a multi-sub-specialty eye care practice composed of fellowship-trained board-certified ophthalmologists in every sub-specialty of ophthalmology. Our goal is to provide each patient with the latest in comprehensive eye care in an efficient, patient-friendly private practice environment. We are committed to customer service and making every interaction extraordinary while inspiring the complete confidence of our patients. Our employees contribute directly to the growth and success of our practices and take pride in being a member of our team. We strongly believe that the way our patients and customers are treated by our employees is as important as the services provided by the doctor. All of us at Mid Florida Eye are committed to inclusion and diversity. We believe today more than ever; it isn't speaking the words, but starts with a culture of service, caring and listening and we would thoroughly enjoy meeting with you and discussing our employment opportunities. The Surgical Coordinator schedules, pre-certifies, verifies, and documents procedure for Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery Center as well as outside hospitals and surgery centers for patients. Work with other departments to schedule patients in a timely manner assuring that registrations and insurance information are correct. Responsibilities Process patient Surgical Plan of Care from Physician. Confirm and correct computer aided, on-line registration with patient by telephone or in person in courteous and consumer-orientated manner; collect personal and insurance information. Discuss co-payment, deposits, or payment in full requirements with patients prior to scheduled appointment; counsel patient on establishing payment schedule. Contact and verify insurance company in a timely manner to pre-certify procedure, document pre-certification notes in HBOC registration; contact PCPs for referrals and or H&Ps as needed. Schedule procedure, work with both the surgeon's and patient's schedules, as well as possibly other physician's schedules for joint procedures Schedule patients for an appointment with physician, nurse or technical personnel using the on-line scheduling system; send a confirmation letter of procedure as well as other information relating to the surgical experience. Coordinate admission and/or procedure with other departments per patient needs; follow-up with each patient until procedure is scheduled. Progressive experience performing patient registration and scheduling, medical insurance verification, preferably in a physician's office as a receptionist or in a customer service environment. (Required) Qualifications Excellent verbal, interpersonal, consumer relations and telephone skills required. Proficient knowledge in medical insurance verification procedures, insurance screening and financial counseling, billing, and health-care business operations, as well as working knowledge of

CPT4/ICD9

coding preferred. Must be able to multi-task and have knowledge of medical terminology. One year of experience in ophthalmology preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

In Turn We Will Provide:

Benefits to full-time team members that include comprehensive medical, dental, and optical coverage, 401K and short- and long-term disability Company paid life insurance Paid holidays and generous paid time off Paid parking where applicable Team oriented working environment where you are heard and respected Clear career ladder opportunities ESP#2