Surgical Counselor
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Kansas City Clinic - Overland Park, KS 66209Why VTV: At Vance Thompson Vision, we take pride in being global leaders in vision correction, driven by our commitment to groundbreaking research, innovative technology, and exceptional patient care.
With a reputation for setting the standard of excellence in our field, we continue to transform lives through better vision. We believe that exceptional care begins with an exceptional team. Be part of something greater—join us and discover what it means to create a world-class culture while making a meaningful impact.
Our core values that provide our foundation: Caring - We are passionate, empathetic, and sensitive to the needs of our teammates, patients, and everyone we touch. Fun - We choose a positive attitude every day. We use humor as a way to create a less formal, less stressful and more productive work environment.
Committed - We are accountable and 100% committed to the Success of VTV. We are boundaryless; we are willing to take initiative to delight our customers, motivate fellow teammates and improve financial results.
Egalitarian - We play on a team where everyone is equal, where no task is too small for any member to step up and own inside and outside their functional area. Excellence - We are committed to doing the extra work to be outstanding in customer service, patient care and team happiness.
Job Opportunity: Vance Thompson Vision has expanded to the Kansas City Market and we are looking for a Surgical Counselor to join our team!
You Are: Ready to live out our core values in patient and team member interactions Committed to patient education and providing excellent customer service Detail-oriented, and good at managing multiple priorities A clear and concise communicator You Will Make an Impact By: Ensuring thorough patient education and counseling about refractive, laser and surgical procedures.
Scheduling refractive, laser and surgical procedures for patients; oversees maintenance and distribution of schedules. Educating patients on financial responsibility, and answers questions on financial documents and ensures patients sign any necessary consent forms.
Answering patient phone calls regarding questions or concerns. Providing other related services to ensure the highest standards of patient care. Communicating with supervisor and/or surgeon regarding potential patient concerns Making follow-up calls to potential refractive candidates.
You Have: A high school diploma or equivalent Previous experience in a medical office setting preferred Investments in YOU: Vance Thompson Vision offers a full benefits package and competitive compensation, including: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid benefits: paid time off, retirement savings contributions, life insurance and disability insurance A variety of voluntary benefits for you and your family Shoe allowance for full time staff Education Allowance Wellness Program paired with a Lifestyle Spending Account Vance Thompson Vision is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture for all employees.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The Surgical Counselor is responsible for educating patients on refractive and surgical procedures while managing the scheduling process. They also handle financial discussions with patients and provide ongoing support to ensure high standards of patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in a medical office setting is preferred.
Key Skills
Ophthalmology — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 30% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Counselor median $73k (middle half $65k–$86k)330 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kansas index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in Kansas | 144 active | 13,729 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 30% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Counselor pay trend | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Vance Thompson Vision Clinic PROF L | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index4 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Surgical Counselor at VANCE THOMPSON VISION CLINIC PROF L a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Ophthalmology counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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