Surgery Coordinator/Counselor - Full time at Ramin Tayami MD Inc – Laguna Hills, California

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:

1. Coordinate surgery scheduling for patients, surgeons, and facilities.
2. 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.
3. Obtain authorizations or insurance approvals for procedures, as well as medical clearances from the patient's Primary Care Physician.
4. Ensure pre-op and post-op instructions are communicated clearly to patients.
5. Manage the surgery calendar, balancing surgeon availability and patient needs.
6. Oversee preparation of surgical charts and ensure all necessary documentation is completed.
7. Coordinate with the surgical facility or hospital on logistics and patient flow.
8. Ensure compliance with surgical and medical regulations (e.g., informed consents, patient safety).
9. Follow up with patients post-surgery to ensure continuity of care.

PM22

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.