Business Development Manager & Surgical Coordinator

Overview

Chicago Eye Surgeons is seeking a Business Development Manager & Surgical Coordinator to drive growth and manage all aspects of surgical coordination. This role focuses on building referral relationships, marketing, and surgical scheduling to expand the practice’s presence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain referral relationships with physicians and community partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and represent the practice at events.
• Maintain the website and social media with updated practice news and SEO.
• Coordinate surgical schedules and obtain prior authorizations.
• Educate patients on pre- and post-operative procedures.
• Maintain accurate logs of surgical cases and facilitate communications.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong sales background and knowledge of referral networks.
• Experience in marketing with SEO/social media.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic procedures, cataract, and LASIK surgery.
• Proficiency in EHR systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience in surgical scheduling, insurance verification, and preauthorization.
• Certification as Ophthalmic Technician/Assistant/Medical Technologist is required.
• Minimum 5+ years ophthalmic experience and 2+ years sales experience.

Work Environment

This role is based in the Elgin and Lombard offices, with occasional work at Chicago. Candidates will support a busy ophthalmology clinic with moderate to high patient volume.

Key skills/competency

• Referral Relationships
• Surgical Coordination
• Marketing
• SEO
• Social Media
• EHR Systems
• Ophthalmology
• Leadership
• Patient Education
• Compliance