Surgical Counselor
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ICON Eyecare
Denver, CO, US
Summary
The Surgical Counselor educates patients on surgical procedures, lens options, and financing while managing surgery scheduling and insurance authorizations. They are responsible for collecting fees, maintaining accurate patient charts, and coordinating care with referring optometrists.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Madison - Denver, CO 80206Salary Range: $22.50 - $25.00 HourlyAre you someone who cares about patients? Who loves solving problems? With excellent communication skills and attention to detail. If so, we would love to have you as part of our family.
ICON Eyecare is looking for a full-time Surgical Counselor for our Clinic, and we are willing to train!
Who we are…
ICON Eyecare is a full-service, medical ophthalmology provider offering comprehensive eye care, LASIK, vision correction, and cataract procedures in Denver, Lone Tree, Golden, Westminster, Parker, and Aurora. With over 20 years of experience, ICON Eyecare’s team of board-certified doctors in commitment to delivering the highest-quality eye care in Colorado.
What we do…
Our mission is to improve people’s lives through better vision and outstanding patient experiences.
What you will do…
Counsel and educate the patient about their upcoming surgery and lens options
Set surgery dates, including all post-surgical/treatment appointments
Send necessary paperwork to authorization specialist for eligibility, benefits and authorization
Confirm pre-certification from insurance carriers received prior to procedure
Discuss implant options and self-pay fees including financing options
Collect fees for specialty lenses
Collect co-insurance or co-pays when applicable
Issue refunds for cancelled surgeries
Create H&P’s
Send for Medical or Retinal clearance as necessary
Obtain eyelid surgery authorizations
Answer patient calls
Send surgery operative notes, transfer of care letter, post-op form and post-op drop instructions to referring Optometrists (may be owned by Co-Man instead of Surgical Counselor)
QA surgery charts
What we require…
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.
Knowledge of insurance carrier policies and procedures
Use of kindness, empathy and patience when dealing with our patient population
Attention to detail
Comfortable with sales aspect of specialty lenses
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work as a team member
Requires skills in operating computers, EHR, word processing software, fax machines and copier machines.
Cooperates and effectively communicates with all staff members and physicians about patient matters.
Word processing software, Microsoft Word.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Knowledge of basic eye care and hygienic methods and practices involving the treatment of the eye.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage interactions with difficult people.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong knowledge of pharmacy abbreviations
What we offer…
Medical
Dental
Vision Discounts
Educational reimbursements for COA OR COT certifications
401(k) with generous company match and 100% vesting upon contribution.
Life Insurance
Short Term & Long-Term Disability options
Employee Assistance Program
Generous time off plans and company paid holidays.
Uniform allowance
ICON Eyecare is a full-service, medical ophthalmology provider offering comprehensive eye care, LASIK, vision correction, and cataract procedures in Denver, Lone Tree, Golden, Westminster, Parker and Aurora. With over 20 years of experience, ICON Eyecare’s team of board-certified doctors in commitment to delivering the highest-quality eye care in Colorado. Qualifications
ICON Eyecare’s mission is to improve lives through better vision and outstanding patient experiences. An ophthalmology practice rooted in surgical and medical services, we place the needs of our patients first, investing in industry-leading technology, including advanced cataract lens implants, laser-assisted cataract surgery, Femtosecond and Wavelight® lasers, ArcScan®, and Contoura® and Vario testing, to ensure patient safety, comfort, and high-quality results. With 6 locations serving Colorado’s Front Range, our dedicated teams of eyecare experts can address a variety of eye health concerns ranging from cataracts and refractive errors to dry eye, glaucoma, and retinal issues. With over 20 years of experience, ICON's board-certified eye doctors are committed to delivering the highest-quality eyecare in Colorado and have improved the lives of more than 250,000 through customized vision correction procedures.
Founded
1999
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Medical Practices
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Denver, CO
ICON Eyecare’s mission is to improve lives through better vision and outstanding patient experiences. An ophthalmology practice rooted in surgical and medical services, we place the needs of our patients first, investing in industry-leading technology, including advanced cataract lens implants, laser-assisted cataract surgery, Femtosecond and Wavelight® lasers, ArcScan®, and Contoura® and Vario testing, to ensure patient safety, comfort, and high-quality results. With 6 locations serving Colorado’s Front Range, our dedicated teams of eyecare experts can address a variety of eye health concerns ranging from cataracts and refractive errors to dry eye, glaucoma, and retinal issues. With over 20 years of experience, ICON's board-certified eye doctors are committed to delivering the highest-quality eyecare in Colorado and have improved the lives of more than 250,000 through customized vision correction procedures.
Founded
1999
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Medical Practices
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Denver, CO
