Lasik Coordinator

Who we are looking for:

People who are passionate about the care of our patients. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a medical team that puts our patients first and works well with a team of professionals. Someone who wants a successful career in the eye care profession where your efforts make a difference. We want people who are tech-savvy, enthusiastic, cares about others, and wants to work in a fast paced and fun environment.

Benefits:

We have an excellent benefit package (some benefits are dependent on full time or part time status) including:

Paid time off
Paid holidays
Insurance – health, dental, group term life, and short-term disability
Uniform allowance
Jury duty pay
Traditional and Roth 401k with match
Profit sharing contribution
Awards program
Continued education & advanced training opportunities
Employee discounts

This is a 32 hour per week position.

Work hours are somewhere between 7 am and 5:30 pm dependent on the position and patient needs. Some positions may work on a Saturday rotation with hours between 7 am and 12 pm.

This position may require traveling to all of our locations.

Wage Range: $20.40 – $24.10

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability.

Job Summary:

The LASIK Surgical Coordinator plays a key role in the development, implementation, and management of the LASIK and refractive surgery service line. Duties include consultation, patient education, pre-operative and post-operative care, and maintain patient records. This includes assisting with internal and external marketing strategies, staff training, patient education, and establishing a referral network. The LASIK Coordinator serves as the main liaison between MDs, management, staff, and referring physicians, ensuring clear communication and efficient coordination of surgical activities. The LASIK Coordinator will ensure that all patients are educated and prepared for their consultation, procedure, and receive comprehensive care during their recovery.

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent
One or more years of experience in a healthcare setting required
One to two years of sales experience preferred
One to two years of ophthalmic/optometric experience preferred

Essential Skills and Abilities:

Superior communication skills (oral, written, and presentation).
Exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to motivate and influence others
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Word.
Team-oriented mindset.
Courteous and efficient telephone handling skills.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
Professional demeanor and image.

DISCLAIMER

Illinois Eye Center is an equal opportunity employer. We do not use personal information in our hiring process and are dedicated to hiring the person who is best suited for our jobs without any knowledge or consideration of the individual’s membership in any protected class. We are committed to promoting safety and high standards of employee performance, productivity and reliability by supporting a drug-free workplace. In order to achieve this, all finalists may be subjected to a drug test prior to being hired to assure the applicant does not currently have narcotics, sedatives, stimulants and/or other controlled substance in his/her body.