Patient Coordinator

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives.

Perks

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive Base Pay + Bonus
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Employee Discounts

Schedule

• Full Time
• Offices open Monday-Friday 7:30am-6pm, Saturday 8am-12pm
• Shifts fall within these hours
• May require working slightly earlier or later as needed

About the role

A Patient Coordinator is trained to act as the first point of contact for our patients where they set the tone for the patient’s visit through excellent patient care. This employee will also perform the necessary administrative responsibilities needed to create a smooth check-in/out experience for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service during every patient encounter (in person or via phone)
• Display a professional attitude, greet patients promptly with a smile, and thank them when they leave
• Answer phones (both external and internal); assure prompt, courteous service at all times
• Practice urgency at all times with patients’ time, as well as Doctor’s time and schedule
• Manage patient flow in the office
• Knowledge of common fees charged for common visits and collect correct payments
• Complete daily reconciliations / close day / countdown cash drawer
• General office duties and cleaning to be assigned by manager

Requirements

• Ability to interact with all levels of employees in a courteous, professional manner at all times
• Desire to gain industry knowledge and training
• Demonstrates initiative in accomplishing practice goals
• Ability to grow, adapt, and accept change
• Consistently creating a positive work environment by being team-oriented and patient-focused
• Commitment to work over 40 hours to meet the needs of the business
• Reliable transportation that would allow employee to go to multiple work locations with minimal notice

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum: One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Physical Requirements

This role requires a variety of physical activities to effectively perform essential job functions. The position involves:

• Frequent walking (75%)
• Sitting (50%) and standing (50%)
• Regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%)
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling items up to 25 lbs
• Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands for constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology
• Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—required 100% of the time
• Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary