Ophthalmology Surgery Scheduler: Precise Coordination

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, IL seeks a Surgery Scheduler Ophthalmology for a full-time position.

In this role you will coordinate scheduling of ophthalmology surgeries and related procedures, select the appropriate preference card, and coordinate staff, rooms, and equipment in collaboration with charge nurses and managers. Excellent communication with physicians and teams is essential. High school diploma required; medical terminology training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to think critically and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Medical terminology training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the scheduling of surgeries and related procedures.
• Selects appropriate preference card for procedure based on physician booking sheet.
• Determines and coordinates staff, rooms, and equipment availability with charge nurses and managers.
• Communicates with physicians and healthcare team to ensure facility readiness.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress tolerance

Minimal supervision

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, IL seeks a Surgery Scheduler Ophthalmology for a full-time position.

In this role you will coordinate scheduling of ophthalmology surgeries and related procedures, select the appropriate preference card, and coordinate staff, rooms, and equipment in collaboration with charge nurses and managers. Excellent communication with physicians and teams is essential. High school diploma required; medical terminology training preferred.