Surgical Counselor - Ophthalmology
Job Description
Assists patient with all aspects of pre-operative preparations to promote patient confidence in their medical care and to make the surgical experience as smooth as possible. Acts as a liaison between the office, surgical facility, patient and primary care physician.
- Educates patient regarding surgical options as per surgeon’s recommendations.
- Reviews surgical estimate regarding out-of-pocket co-pays/deductibles, as well as cash pay pricing for elective refractive procedures.
- Informs patient of financing options and assists with enrollment, as needed. Acts as an effective liaison between the patient, surgeon, primary care physician, and the surgical facility in all aspects of pre-operative preparations. Schedules all patient surgeries and pre-operative appointments, including those with the surgical facility, ophthalmologist, or technician.
- Scheduled post-operative appointments. Collects all pertinent information for upcoming surgery, such as bookings, insurance, H&P, signed consent forms, and transfers to surgical facility.
Education:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Some college
Experience:
Required: 2 years of experience in a surgical specialty practice.
Preferred: Ophthalmology experience.
Certification:
Not applicable.
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Embark on a rewarding career with Tenet Physician Resources. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status