Ophthalmology Surgery Scheduler — Precise Scheduling

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate the scheduling of surgical procedures, manage staff and room availability, and liaise with physicians and departments to ensure smooth operation of the surgical schedule. The role requires handling complex scheduling workflows and ensuring timely patient care.

The position emphasizes accurate scheduling, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a hospital setting.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Medical terminology training.

Aufgaben

• Coordinates the scheduling of surgeries and related procedures.
• Selects appropriate preference card for procedure to be performed based on physician booking sheet.
• Determines and coordinates availability of staff, rooms, and equipment in collaboration with charge nurses and managers.
• Communicates with physicians, other departments and healthcare team members to ensure availability of facilities and staff.
• Schedules patient appointment times using computerized scheduling programs.
• Completes other duties as assigned

Kenntnisse

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervise

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Surgery Scheduler to coordinate the scheduling of surgical procedures, manage staff and room availability, and liaise with physicians and departments to ensure smooth operation of the surgical schedule. The role requires handling complex scheduling workflows and ensuring timely patient care.

The position emphasizes accurate scheduling, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a hospital setting.