<p>A busy surgical practice in Marietta, Georgia is seeking an experienced Surgical Vision Coordinator to serve as the operational backbone of the surgical patient journey — from initial triage and insurance verification through preoperative coordination and post-surgical care planning. This is a full-scope coordination role embedded within a physician office environment, ideal for a seasoned medical assistant with a strong surgery scheduling background who thrives in a fast-moving clinical support setting.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Employment with a large, established health system offering competitive compensation commensurate with experience</li> <li>Access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance benefits</li> <li>Retirement savings plan options</li> <li>Equal opportunity employer with reasonable accommodation policies for qualified individuals with disabilities</li> <li>E-Verify participating employer — candidates with work authorization are welcome to apply</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Serves as the primary coordinator for all phases of the surgical process, from candidate triage through post-operative care coordination</li> <li>Partners directly with surgeons to obtain medical clearances and ensure preoperative testing aligns with hospital protocols</li> <li>Manages insurance verification and authorization workflows across multiple payer plans prior to scheduled procedures</li> <li>Completes all required hospital forms and coordinates preoperative labs and diagnostic testing scheduling for surgical patients</li> <li>Educates patients on planned surgical procedures, setting expectations and supporting informed consent preparation</li> <li>Manages appointment confirmation and rescheduling to maintain surgical schedule integrity</li> <li>Collaborates with hospital personnel to gather and transmit all information required for surgery scheduling</li> <li>Provides cross-functional support to administrative and clinical staff as operational needs arise</li> <li>Occasional local travel to support satellite or affiliated physician offices</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program required</li> <li>Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential preferred</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in a physician office setting</li> <li>Prior surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Working knowledge of electronic insurance verification systems and payer authorization processes</li> <li>Ability to travel locally on an occasional basis to support additional office locations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Marietta is a thriving city in Cobb County, situated just northwest of Atlanta along the I-75 corridor — offering the cultural amenities, dining, and professional infrastructure of a major metro area with the character and cost-of-living advantages of a distinct suburban community. The area is home to highly rated public schools, abundant green space including Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, and a walkable historic downtown square. For clinicians and healthcare professionals relocating from outside the region, Marietta provides an accessible, family-friendly base with easy access to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and all that metro Atlanta has to offer.</p>