SURGICAL COUNSELOR

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Omaha Clinic - Omaha, NE, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Why 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: We are growing 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: $150 shoe allowance for full time staff 401k with company contributions 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 providing thorough patient education regarding refractive and surgical procedures while managing the scheduling process. They also assist patients with financial documentation and serve as a primary point of contact for patient inquiries.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience in a medical office setting is preferred.

Key Skills

CommunicationFinancial counselingMedical office administration

Surgical Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Vance Thompson Vision Clinic PROF L holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 4 active listings.

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
35%
PSLF eligible
35%
Loan repayment
19%
Sign-on bonus
12%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Omaha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Vance Thompson Vision Clinic PROF L

Hospitals and Health Care
Sioux Falls, SD
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full Benefits Package
401k with Company Contributions
Education Allowance
Wellness Program
Lifestyle Spending Account
$150 Shoe Allowance