Surgical Counselor - Coastal Eye Care

Tenet Healthcare; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Physician Resources is seeking a Pre-Operative Coordinator to support patient readiness and coordinate surgeries within our ophthalmology-focused team.

The role emphasizes educating patients, coordinating scheduling, and liaising with surgeons, facilities, and primary care physicians to ensure smooth pre-operative processes.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Some college
• Required: 2 years of experience in a surgical specialty practice.
• Preferred: Ophthalmology experience.

Responsibilities

• Educates patient regarding surgical options as per surgeon’s recommendations.
• Reviews surgical estimate regarding out-of-pocket co-pays/deductibles, as well as cash pay pricing for elective refractive procedures.
• Informs patient of financing options and assists with enrollment, as needed. Acts as an effective liaison between the patient, surgeon, primary care physician, and the surgical facility in all aspects of pre-operative preparations. Schedules all patient surgeries and pre-operative appointments, including those with the surgical facility, ophthalmologist, or technician.
• Scheduled post-operative appointments. Collects all pertinent information for upcoming surgery, such as bookings, insurance, H&P, signed consent forms, and transfers to surgical facility.

Skills

High school diploma

Surgical experience

Ophthalmology experience

Scheduling surgeries

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

Job description

Overview

Fuel your passion for patient-centered care and elevate your medical career in our thriving physician office. Join our collaborative team, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our community.

At Tenet Physician Resources, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Assists patient with all aspects of pre-operative preparations to promote patient confidence in their medical care and to make the surgical experience as smooth as possible. Acts as a liaison between the office, surgical facility, patient and primary care physician.

Responsibilities

• Educates patient regarding surgical options as per surgeon’s recommendations.
• Reviews surgical estimate regarding out-of-pocket co-pays/deductibles, as well as cash pay pricing for elective refractive procedures.
• Informs patient of financing options and assists with enrollment, as needed. Acts as an effective liaison between the patient, surgeon, primary care physician, and the surgical facility in all aspects of pre-operative preparations. Schedules all patient surgeries and pre-operative appointments, including those with the surgical facility, ophthalmologist, or technician.
• Scheduled post-operative appointments. Collects all pertinent information for upcoming surgery, such as bookings, insurance, H&P, signed consent forms, and transfers to surgical facility.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Some college

Experience:

• Required: 2 years of experience in a surgical specialty practice.
• Preferred: Ophthalmology experience.

Certification:

• Not applicable.
  

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Organization Description

Tenet Physician Resources (TPR) provides the ability for physicians to focus on what matters most - compassionate care to the communities we serve - while we manage the day-to-day operations. TPR offers a wide range of opportunities for professionals to meet career expectations at every stage of life. Practices employ physicians, medical assistants and administrative staff to work in environments with advanced medical equipment, robust data and technology.

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