Surgical Counselor Float
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Counselor median $118k (middle half $54k–$118k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in Georgia | 315 active | 13,485 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 34% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia Counselor listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 17% offer loan repayment315 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Ophthalmology listings | 44 in the last 30 days | 53 the 30 days before (−17%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend | −1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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