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Thomas Eye Group
Sandy Springs, Georgia

Surgical Counselor Float

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: SANDY SPRINGS - Sandy Springs, GA
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: 2 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed
  • Travel Percentage: None
  • Job Category: Admin - Clerical

Responsible 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 is responsible for interacting with patients to gather information regarding surgery and responding to inquiries about hospital scheduling. They serve as a customer service advocate while collaborating with doctors and staff to achieve corporate objectives.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma with 3-5 years of healthcare experience, 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 aptitudeTime managementAttention to detailOrganization

Ophthalmology — Counselor Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Counselor market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCounselor median $118k (middle half $54k–$118k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in Georgia315 active13,485 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 34% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 17% offer loan repayment315 active listings, Nov 2026
New Ophthalmology listings44 in the last 30 days53 the 30 days before (−17%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Counselor pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,399 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Thomas Eye Group

Medical Practices
Atlanta, Georgia
201-500 employees

Living in Sandy Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k
Typical market rent
$1,680/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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