Berkeley Eye Center, a Houston Vision Care leader for over 60 years continues to experience significant growth. We are regularly adding locations and physicians. This growth has us adding support positions on a regular basis. We are now accepting resumes for the position of Surgery Counselor at our Pearland, Texas location. This person will be responsible for introducing and educating our patients on the cataract surgery experience. Responsible for taking our patients through the process of preparing for the surgical day by coordinating scheduling, gathering needed documentation for pre-certification, providing patient education and knowledge of insurance carrier.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Counsel patient regarding proposed surgical procedure at pre-operative visit.
• Explain the procedure to insure the patient has a high comfort level with the procedure and process
• Discuss implant options and self-pay fees including financing options
• Schedule all related post-surgical/treatment appointments
• Obtain pre-certification from insurance carriers for procedure.
• Communicate to patient procedure arrival times and provide pre-operative instructions
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• 3+ years of well-rounded surgical scheduling and patient education experience in the healthcare field (strong preference for vision care background.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Professional Appearance Knowledge of insurance carrier policies and procedures Excellent communication skills Top-Notch organizational skills Comfortable understanding of electronic health records and computer systems in general At Berkeley Eye Center we stay committed to having a staff that is dedicated to providing our patients with the finest in eye care. We value individuals who are upbeat, dependable, skilled & flexible in their work. In return we offer our employees a work environment that is positive, fair and offers tremendous opportunities to develop professionally. For more information on Berkeley Eye Center please go to www.berkeleyeye.com

Job Type:

Full-time Actual Compensation will be based on skill set and depth of experience.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.25 - $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

Patient Education:

2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Pearland, TX 77581 (Required)

Work Location:

In person