Surgical Counselor

2 days ago
United States$22.5-$24/hrGeneral Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join ICON Eyecare as a Surgical Counselor in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Madison - Denver, CO 80206Salary Range: $22.50 - $24.

Key Responsibilities

  • will do… Counsel and educate the patient about their upcoming surgery and lens options Set surgery dates, including all post-surgical/treatment appointments Send necessary paperwork to authorization specialist for eligibility, benefits and authorization Confirm pre-certification from insurance carriers received prior to procedure Discuss implant options and self-pay fees including financing options Collect fees for specialty lenses Collect co-insurance or co-pays when applicable Issue refunds for cancelled surgeries Create H&P’s Send for Medical or Retinal clearance as necessary Obtain eyelid surgery authorizations Answer patient calls Send surgery operative notes, transfer of care letter, post-op form and post-op drop instructions to referring Optometrists (may be owned by Co-Man instead of Surgical Counselor) QA surgery charts What we require… High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • manage interactions with difficult people.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $22.5-$24/hr (Est. $47k-$50k/year)

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join ICON Eyecare as a Surgical Counselor.

Key Skills

Patient counselingSalesInsurance authorizationMedical terminologyEHR softwareCommunicationAttention to detailMulti-taskingInterpersonal skillsPharmacy abbreviationsProblem solvingOrganizationWord processingCustomer service

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience in a medical office setting. A background in sales is required, along with proficiency in medical terminology and computer software.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Surgical Counselor position at ICON Eyecare includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at ICON Eyecare is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $22.5-$24/hr (Est. $47k-$50k/year).

This position also offers production-based compensation: $24 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient counseling, Sales, Insurance authorization, Medical terminology, EHR software, Communication, Attention to detail, Multi-tasking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Surgical Counselor educates patients on surgical procedures, lens options, and financing while managing surgery scheduling and insurance authorizations. They also handle patient inquiries, collect fees, and ensure all pre-operative documentation and medical clearances are completed.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Discounts, Educational reimbursements, 401(k), Life insurance, Short term disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Discounts
Educational reimbursements
401(k)
Life insurance
Short term disability

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

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2d ago

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