Lake Eye Associates - Surgical Counselor

1 month ago

Leesburg, FloridaFull TimeOphthalmology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join US Eye as a Surgical Counselor – M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

insurances, surgical deposits, and full amounts. Stay in constant communication with the patient of any insurance or scheduling updates. Schedules all ASC surgeries, preoperative, and post

task, work in a fast

paced environment and manage time accordingly to meet deadlines and

Requirements

skills · Thorough communication skills Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full

time position located in LEESBURG, FL

Days and hours are Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm with the opportunity for occasional overtime.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join US Eye as a Surgical Counselor – M-F Schedule.

Key Skills

Surgical SchedulingPost-op Appointment FacilitationInsurance AuthorizationsPatient EducationPremium Lens CounselingFinancial CounselingConcierge Customer ServiceSurgical Procedure ExplanationTime ManagementConfidentialityCommunicationDocumentationMedical Terminology

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Lake Eye Associates - Surgical Counselor position at US Eye 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.

Ophthalmology — Physician Career Context

This Ophthalmology position at US Eye 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 Leesburg, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

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: Surgical Scheduling, Post-op Appointment Facilitation, Insurance Authorizations, Patient Education, Premium Lens Counseling, Financial Counseling, Concierge Customer Service, Surgical Procedure Explanation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Ophthalmology role.

Core responsibilities: Surgical Counselors manage all aspects of surgery scheduling, including post-operative appointments, obtaining necessary clearances, coordinating with the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), and educating patients on procedures and premium lenses. This role also liaises with the financial team to secur...

Benefits package: 401(K) Company Match, Medical and Dental Insurance, Vision Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Pet Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Continuing Education. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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