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Medical Office Administrator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

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How much do retina practice manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for retina practice manager in the United States is $72,006.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a retina practice manager?

A Retina Practice Manager is a healthcare administrator who oversees the daily operations of a medical practice specializing in retinal care. Their responsibilities include managing staff, coordinating patient schedules, overseeing billing and compliance, and ensuring the practice runs efficiently. They work closely with retinal specialists to optimize patient care and streamline administrative processes. Effective Retina Practice Managers must be skilled in healthcare administration, communication, and problem-solving to ensure both patient satisfaction and business success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a retina practice manager?

To thrive as a Retina Practice Manager, you need expertise in healthcare administration, financial management, and knowledge of ophthalmology practice operations, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in healthcare or business administration. Familiarity with practice management software, electronic health records (EHRs), and billing/coding systems is typically required. Outstanding leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills help foster effective teams and positive patient experiences. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring efficient clinic operations, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care in a specialized medical environment.

What are the main challenges a retina practice manager faces in coordinating between clinical staff and administrative operations?

A Retina Practice Manager often serves as the key link between ophthalmologists, clinical staff, and the administrative team. One of the main challenges is ensuring clear communication and efficient workflow, especially when managing high patient volumes and complex treatment schedules. Balancing clinical priorities, such as maintaining quality patient care, with operational demands like insurance verification and billing, requires strong organizational skills. Successful managers implement standardized protocols and facilitate regular team meetings to address issues proactively, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

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Medical Office Administrator

Chicago, IL • On-site

Chicago Retina Inc
Outpatient Health Care • 1 - 10 employees
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$19 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Answer incoming calls from patients, physician offices, insurance companies, pharmacies, and vendors.

  • Schedule and confirm office visits, diagnostic testing, procedures, injections, and retina surgeries.

  • Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, referrals, and authorization requirements.

Job description

Ophthalmology Scheduler & Insurance Coordinator

Chicago Retina is seeking an experienced, organized, and patient-focused Ophthalmology Scheduler and Insurance Coordinator.


This is primarily a scheduling, insurance, and patient-coordination position. Approximately 95% of the role involves scheduling, insurance verification, telephone support, and practice-management responsibilities. Approximately 5% involves assisting with basic clinical intake and ophthalmic diagnostic testing when needed.


Applicants must have a working understanding of ophthalmology, health insurance, and medical practice-management software.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Answer incoming calls from patients, physician offices, insurance companies, pharmacies, and vendors
  • Schedule and confirm office visits, diagnostic testing, procedures, injections, and retina surgeries
  • Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, referrals, and authorization requirements
  • Identify potential coverage or authorization problems before the patient’s appointment
  • Accurately enter and update patient demographics, insurance information, referring-provider information, and appointment details
  • Understand the difference between medical and routine vision coverage
  • Communicate patient financial responsibilities and insurance requirements clearly and professionally
  • Obtain referrals, medical records, prior examination notes, and other information required for the visit
  • Coordinate surgical scheduling and communicate preoperative instructions
  • Make appointment-reminder and follow-up calls
  • Document all patient and insurance communications in the practice-management system
  • Maintain accurate work queues, scheduling notes, and follow-up tasks
  • Help patients transition smoothly from scheduling through their clinical visit
  • Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements

Limited Clinical Support — Approximately 5%

When needed, the employee may:

  • Obtain basic patient and ocular histories
  • Document medications, allergies, symptoms, and changes in vision
  • Perform or assist with basic diagnostic testing, such as OCT scans or retinal photography
  • Help prepare patients for examination by the physician

Training will be provided on the practice’s specific clinical procedures and equipment.

Required Qualifications

  • Previous experience in an ophthalmology or optometry practice
  • Working knowledge of ophthalmic terminology, common eye conditions, testing, injections, and procedures
  • Strong understanding of commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, referrals, eligibility, and prior authorizations
  • Experience using electronic health record and medical practice-management software
  • Experience scheduling medical appointments, procedures, or surgeries
  • Strong computer, data-entry, telephone, and written communication skills
  • Ability to enter information quickly without sacrificing accuracy
  • Ability to manage frequent interruptions and competing priorities
  • Professional and compassionate communication with elderly, visually impaired, anxious, and medically complex patients
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in an ophthalmology or retina practice
  • Experience scheduling retinal injections, laser procedures, or surgeries
  • Experience resolving insurance eligibility, referral, and authorization issues
  • Familiarity with Open PM software
  • Experience using insurance portals and electronic eligibility systems
  • Experience with OCT or retinal photography

The Right Person for This Position

You will be successful in this role if you:

  • Catch insurance and scheduling problems before they become patient or billing problems
  • Take ownership of incomplete tasks and follow them through to completion
  • Document calls and actions so another employee can understand exactly what happened
  • Remain calm and professional during busy periods
  • Ask questions when something is unclear instead of guessing
  • Understand that accuracy, follow-up, and patient communication are equally important
  • Are willing to help the clinical team occasionally without expecting technician work to be your primary responsibility

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 9-5pm with one Saturday per month required (35 hours/week)

Compensation and Benefits

  • Pay range: $19–$21 per hour, based on directly relevant experience
  • Paid time off accrued weekly
  • 401k available


Company Description

Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
People-oriented -- supportive and Team-oriented