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Acuity Eye Group

Surgery Coordinator

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

The Surgery Coordinator is responsible for assisting the patient with all aspects of scheduling surgery. Coordinates pre-operative preparations to promote confidence in the patient's medical care ...

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Zimmer Biomet

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Surgery Coordinator At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient ...

Acuity Eye Group

Surgery Coordinator

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

The Surgery Coordinator is responsible for assisting the patient with all aspects of scheduling surgery. Coordinates pre-operative preparations to promote confidence in the patient's medical care ...

Acuity Eye Group

Surgery Coordinator

Arcadia, CA

$25 - $30/hr

Description The Surgery Coordinator is responsible for assisting the patient with all aspects of scheduling surgery. Coordinates pre-operative preparations to promote confidence in the patient ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for surgery coordinator in the United States is $25.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a surgery coordinator?

Surgery coordinators are healthcare professionals who manage and organize the scheduling of surgical procedures, acting as a liaison between patients, surgeons, and hospital staff. They ensure all necessary preoperative and postoperative arrangements are made, including obtaining medical clearances, coordinating surgical teams, and verifying insurance coverage. Their work helps ensure surgeries run smoothly and efficiently, improving patient outcomes and hospital workflow. Surgery coordinators also communicate with patients to provide instructions and answer any questions regarding their surgical experience.

What are some common challenges faced by surgery coordinators, and how can they be effectively managed?

Surgery Coordinators often face challenges such as managing last-minute scheduling changes, ensuring all pre-operative requirements are met, and coordinating between multiple departments and providers. Effective time management, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial for overcoming these obstacles. Building strong relationships with surgical teams and maintaining accurate records can also help ensure smooth operations and patient satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a surgery coordinator?

To thrive as a Surgery Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a background in healthcare administration or a related field, often supported by an associate's or bachelor's degree. Familiarity with scheduling software, electronic health records (EHRs), and insurance verification systems is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities are essential soft skills for collaborating with medical staff, patients, and insurance providers. These skills ensure efficient surgical scheduling, patient safety, and seamless coordination among healthcare teams.
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Surgery Coordinator

Acuity Eye Group

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Acuity Eye Group rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

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Job description

The Surgery Coordinator is responsible for assisting the patient with all aspects of scheduling surgery. Coordinates pre-operative preparations to promote confidence in the patient's medical care, thereby making the surgical experience as smooth as possible. Assists in patient education regarding medications and post op instructions and what to expect before and after treatment of surgery or procedure. Obtains all insurance authorizations for surgery patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  1. Coordinates and schedules patients for surgical procedures based on physician recommendation.
  2. Verifies patient demographics, health history, and insurance information.
  3. Must be proficient in how to navigate and accurately schedule patients in Care Cloud EMR System.
  4. Acts as an effective liaison between the patient, surgeons, and the hospital in all aspects of the pre-operative preparations
  5. At the time of scheduling, make a clear explanation of the need for a complete physical exam, including lab work, EKG, chest x-ray, and informed consent.
  6. Answer all telephone inquiries from patients, their families concerning surgery and or related concerns.
  7. Follow up with physicians and labs to make sure test result are received and sent to the hospital or Surgery Center.
  8. Maintains an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with Company policies.
  9. Keep commitments and keep direct supervisor informed of work progress, timetables, and issues.
  10. Advocate and assist in maintaining a clean, neat, and cheerful environment where our patients feel comfortable.
  11. Maintain strict compliance with State, Federal and other regulations (e.g., OSHA, WC, HIPAA, ADA, FEHA, DOL, HR policies and practices).
  12. Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:
REQUIRED: High School education, GED or equivalent.
DESIRABLE: Experience in the Ophthalmology Industry. Experience in a medical office and/or customer service.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS:
  • None required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES/TALENTS:
  • Team player and contributor coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written).
  • Skills required include use and knowledge of WORD, EXCEL and use of standard office equipment.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries from customers, staff, vendors, or other members of the community.
  • Ability to draw valid conclusions, apply sound judgment in making decisions, and to make decisions under pressure.
  • Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
  • Must address others professionally and respectfully by actions, words and deeds.
  • Detail oriented, organized, process focused, problem solver, self motivated proactive, customer service focused.
  • Displays independent judgment by willingness to make timely and accurate decisions based on available information that is sometimes vague or limited in nature.
  • Ability to multitask effectively and work in a fast paced and sometimes ambiguous environment, without compromising quality of work.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and projects with limited direction, while understanding and contributing to the success of the clinic.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • This is primarily an office classification. Temperature conditions are controlled with limited direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, see, talk and hear. The employee will frequently lift and/or carry reports, records and other materials that typically weigh less than 20 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch.
  • Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator, and other standard office equipment.

All of the information contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this classification, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the duties and/or work assignments of all positions, without advanced notice, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing described job responsibilities, employee shall not engage in activities that constitute the practice of ophthalmology as prohibited under applicable law. Employee shall neither exercise control over nor interfere with the clinician-patient relationship. Clinicians shall have sole responsibility for all professional services provided to patients.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS JOB DESCRIPTION AND THAT I HAVE BEEN GIVEN AN APPROPRIATE ORIENTATION, AND THAT I AM QUALIFIED, CAPABLE OF AND PREPARED TO FULFILL THE DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
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