A Surgical Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in surgical operating rooms and surgery departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
As a Surgical Counselor , you will provide exceptional care for our patients by offering them professional service and creating a memorable patient experience. The incumbent accurately and professionally explains the physician's diagnosis, the surgical procedure, and the expected results to each surgical patient and, as appropriate, to their families through verbal instruction, brochures, pamphlets, and video. The Surgical Counselor handles all surgery scheduling processes and advises patients on financial obligations, which may include the establishment of payment plans.
Schedule:
Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. What you will be doing Prepare medical charts for surgical evaluations (cataract / retinal / glaucoma / cornea / lids, etc.) performed by our physicians at practices throughout the local area Travel with the physician to all locations, including referring physician offices Educate patients on the newest technologies and advancements in the field of cataract surgery Obtain any prior approvals or authorizations needed from insurance companies Schedule all patient surgeries and pre-operative and post-operative appointments, including appointments with the patient's primary care physician, optometrist, and surgery center Prepare and organize surgery charts and mail any necessary paperwork Inform patients of any pre-admission testing (labs, EKG, etc.), what is expected on the day of surgery, answer any pre-surgical questions, and inform them of follow-up care Answer all telephone inquiries from patients and primary care physicians regarding surgery or other concerns Verify medical benefits for surgery and injections Discuss benefits and costs of non-covered benefits with patients and secure any out-of-pocket financial requirements from patients Complete consent and other necessary forms for surgery Interface with Billing Department as needed Relay all surgical booking forms and charts to the surgery center in a timely manner Maintain a professional relationship with referring physicians from neighboring communities Perform other duties as assigned What you know Required High school diploma or GED Demonstrated customer service skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desired Previous ophthalmology or healthcare experience Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and organized Able to multi-task and meet deadlines Willing to travel to multiple, local offices Entry Level Typically 0-2 years of experience What you will receive Competitive wages Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life, and disability (short- and long-term) insurance Generous paid time off (PTO) program Seven (7) company-paid holidays 401(k) retirement plan with company match An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose, and Progress Inspirational culture About Midwest Vision Partners Midwest Vision Partners was founded in 2019 to build a premier eye care platform in partnership with Alpine Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm. Alpine is a strong supporter of MVP, given their PeopleFirst™ philosophy, unparalleled track record, significant financial resources, and a commitment to building a platform that includes physician leadership at the highest levels. Headquartered in Chicago, our mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients' vision to help people live their best lives. Today, MVP's network consists of 16 practices, 125 physicians, and roughly 1,500 employees providing medical and surgical eyecare services at over 60 locations throughout the Midwest. We strive to be the premier provider of eyecare in the Midwest through a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid time off
