Premium Surgery Counselor

At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas.

About the role

As a Surgery Counselor, you’ll be the patient’s guide through the surgery process and are responsible for providing a smooth and exceptional experience. Your strong detail orientation and multi-tasking skills will be essential to our success in our fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all patient surgeries and pre-operative appointments, including those with the patient’s referring physician, surgical facility, ophthalmologist or technician
• Builds relationships with patients, educates patients regarding lens and technology options, overcomes objections and closes surgical packages
• Prepares surgical charts, labels documents with appropriate surgical paperwork per ASC Coordinator specifications
• Acts as an effective liaison between the patient, surgeon, referring physician, and the surgical facility in all aspects of pre-operative preparations
• Collects all pertinent information for upcoming surgery, such as bookings, lens orders, insurance, and H&Ps and signed consent forms, and transfers to surgical facility
• Aids patients in obtaining financing if needed
• Schedules post-operative appointments as appropriate
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of company’s services and procedures, and communicates to patients in a way designed to earn patient’s trust and business
• Answers all telephone inquiries from patients, their families, or referring physicians concerning surgery
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred
• At least one-year of experience in a medical practice; refractive, surgical, aesthetic, or ophthalmology specialties preferred
• Ambition, high energy, and determination required
• Demonstrated sales skills and the drive to exceed goals and quotas
• Must be comfortable discussing financial options and presenting payment plans
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make decisions within established protocols and with minimal supervision
• Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Significant eye care discounts
• Child care assistance
• Pet insurance
• Continuing education funds
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sick time
• Opportunity for growth