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Newnan, Georgia

Surgical Counselor

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: NEWNAN - Newnan, GA 30265Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Admin - ClericalResponsible for interacting with patients in a professional manner by gathering pertinent information relating to the patient’s inquires and questions regarding to surgery.

Will serve as a customer service advocate with the desire to achieve corporate objectives as stated in the company’s mission statement.

Position requires individual to interact internally with other staff members, doctors and the general public in problem solving and responding to inquiries and questions related to hospital scheduling.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma, degree preferred Required Minimum Experience: 3-5 years in healthcare with a customer service focus A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Explorer and the Internet Typing speed of 45 wpm Knowledge of surgical terminology Effective Communicator in providing Customer Service working with patients and physicians Proficient Grammar (oral and written) Possess a financial and analytical aptitude Detailed Oriented and Organized Required Minimum Skills: Problem Solver and ability to work independently with minimal supervision Positive mind-set and mannerisms (ability to inspire others) Maintain confidentiality of patients records and physicians information Effective in managing multiple tasks simultaneously

Key Responsibilities

The Surgical Counselor interacts with patients to gather information regarding surgical inquiries and serves as a customer service advocate. They also coordinate with staff, doctors, and the public to manage hospital scheduling and resolve related issues.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of healthcare experience with a customer service focus and a high school diploma, though a 2-year degree is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, surgical terminology, and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Microsoft ExcelInternet researchFinancial aptitudeAttention to detailOrganizationMultitasking

Ophthalmology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 14% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Newnan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k
Typical market rent
$1,765/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Atlanta, Georgia
201-500 employees