Patient Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Louisiana Eye and Laser Center as a Patient Counselor – Ophthalmology Surgery in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for scheduling ophthalmic surgeries at the ambulatory surgery center and local hospitals and serving as liaison between patient and surgeon, facility, preop staff, etc.
- Essential Functions Maintains surgical schedule for surgeons.
- Communicates with patients about: Scheduling; Preop testing and visits; Insurance.
Requirements
- paced environment. Ability to multi
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Louisiana Eye and Laser Center as a Patient Counselor – Ophthalmology Surgery.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Patient Counselor at Louisiana Eye and Laser Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Surgery — Physician Career Context
This Surgery position at Louisiana Eye and Laser Center 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Louisiana.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Scheduling, Patient Communication, Insurance Coverage, Attention To Detail, Ophthalmic Practice, EMR Systems, Data Entry, Confidentiality. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The Patient Counselor is responsible for scheduling ophthalmic surgeries at various facilities and acting as the primary liaison between the patient, surgeon, facility, and preop staff. Essential functions include managing the surgical schedule and communicating detailed information to patients rega...
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Work-Life Balance Score
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
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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