Surgical Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers of Texas as a Surgical Counselor – Arlington, TX in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Arlington KE Eye Centers - ARLINGTON, TX 76018Salary Range: $22.05 - $25.
Key Responsibilities
- surgical/treatment appointments Send necessary paperwork to authorization specialist for eligibility,
Requirements
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- At least two years of work experience in a medical office setting.
- Prior Surgical Counseling experience preferred.
- Previous sales background is required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $22.05 - $25/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers of Texas as a Surgical Counselor – Arlington, TX.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Surgical Counselor at Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers of Texas a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgical Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Surgical Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Surgical Counseling position at Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers of Texas 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
Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers of Texas lists compensation for this physician position at $46k to $52k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $25 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Arlington, Texas.
Texas 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
- Transparent compensation ($46k–$52k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Surgical counseling, Patient education, Insurance verification, Sales, Medical terminology, EHR software, Scheduling, Customer service. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgical Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: The Surgical Counselor educates patients on cataract and LASIK procedures while coordinating surgery scheduling and insurance pre-certification. They also manage financial discussions regarding specialty lenses and collect necessary payments.
Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision Discounts, 401(k) with Company Match, Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Generous Time Off, Company Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
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
4d ago
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