2 years of experience in a medical practice, preferably in ophthalmology or surgical specialty.
Familiarity with patient billing practices and various insurance plans.
Ability to clearly explain surgical scheduling and authorization processes to patients.
Experience with computerized appointment scheduling systems.
Strong organizational skills for effective surgery scheduling and communication.
Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse patients and staff.
Strong verbal communication skills for patient instruction and scheduling.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and schedule surgical and laser procedures for ophthalmologists.
Schedule pre-operative testing and appointments for patients.
Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain prior authorizations.
Act as a patient liaison throughout the pre- and post-operative process.
Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.
Provide administrative support to ensure smooth clinic operations.
Benefits
Indefinite employment duration.
Monday-Friday work schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Opportunity to work in a multi-specialty ophthalmic clinic in Santa Monica.
Full Job Description
General Information
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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Posted Date
11/10/2026
Salary Range: $31.88 - 45.66 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
33972
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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We are seeking a highly organized and patient-centered Surgery Coordinator to coordinate all aspects of surgical coordinating for ophthalmologists in our multi-specialty ophthalmic clinic in Santa Monica. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Coordinate and schedule patient surgical and laser procedures for assigned faculty physicians
Schedule required pre-operative testing and appointments
Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain necessary prior authorizations, and provide guidance on billing
Serve as a patient liaison, guiding patients through the pre- and post-operative process
Maintain accurate documentation and patient records within the electronic medical record system
Provide general clinic and administrative support as needed to ensure smooth daily operations
Salary Range: $31.88-45.66 Hourly
Job Qualifications
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Required:
2 years of experience working in a medical practice, preferably in ophthalmology or another surgical specialty.
Experience with patient billing practices, managed care plans, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and commercial insurance carriers.
Ability to explain complex surgical scheduling and authorization processes to patients in a clear and supportive manner.
Experience scheduling patient appointments in computerized appointment scheduling system.
Excellent organizational skills to assure consistently effective and accurate scheduling of surgeries, communications with patients, co-workers and surgeons.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deal effectively and in a positive manner with patients of varying backgrounds and temperaments, physicians and staff.
Excellent verbal communication skills to facilitate the scheduling process and instructing patients about the process.
Ability to prioritize work effectively and follow-through on tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills in maintaining records to facilitate sharing records with co-worker.
Flexible personality and the ability to function well despite numerous interruptions.
Ability to work well under the stress of occasional emergencies that need immediate scheduling.
Highly Preferred:
Experience working in an ophthalmic office, especially Cataract & Refractive Surgery to include premium intraocular lenses.
Experience working in a medical teaching institution.
About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
