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Healthcare, Ophthalmology, Medical Practice

Bilingual Patient Coordinator

Largo, FLOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 16 days ago

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Required skills

  • Bilingual
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Customer Service
  • Patient Care
  • Check-in
  • Check-out
  • Payment Collection
  • Microsoft Excel

Nice to have

  • Industry Knowledge
  • Training

Role summary

The Eye Institute of West Florida Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Bilingual Patient Coordinator to serve as the first point of contact for patients, ensuring excellent patient care and a smooth check-in/out experience. Responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service, managing patient flow, collecting payments, performing daily reconciliations, and general office duties. The role requires bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, 3-6 months of medical office experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to travel between office locations. This position emphasizes professionalism, initiative, and adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Job Title: Patient CoordinatorCompany: The Eye Institute of West Florida Surgery CenterLocation: Largo, FLTravel: Travel to our other office in St. Petersburg will be required as needed. We do pay mileage reimbursement!

Hours:

  • Full-time - you will typically work 30+ hours per week
  • Our offices are open Monday-Friday 7am-5pm
  • You may need to work a little earlier/later as needed

    • SUMMARY

    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.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

    • QUALIFICATIONS

  • 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

    • EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish required
  • At least 3-6 months of medical office experience is required

    • LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

  • Minimum Required: None

    • SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

  • 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%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%). Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs. Strong fine motor skills and full use of hands are essential, as the role demands constant grasping, writing/typing, and use of technology. Visual and auditory acuity—including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus—is required 100% of the time. Occasional driving or climbing may also be necessary.

    • If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

    EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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