Regional Perioperative Operations Coordinator

Carle Inclusion Connection Group; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 29,274 - 48,891; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carle Inclusion Connection Group is searching for a proactive individual to oversee surgical scheduling and resource utilization across all campuses. This role involves analyzing surgical schedules and staffing allocations to enhance operating room efficiency and provide safe patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or related fields, and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include optimizing operations, identifying constraints, and supporting strategic planning.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years perioperative, surgical scheduling, or healthcare operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze daily and future state staffing patterns to identify opportunities for improved resource allocation.
• Review surgical schedules to identify capacity constraints and staffing mismatches.
• Optimize case placement and block utilization to improve OR efficiency and throughput.
• Identify opportunities to reallocate unused block time.
• Monitor staffing availability to support efficient resource deployment.
• Conduct internal audits to identify workflow issues affecting operations.

Skills

Operational oversight

Staffing allocation

Surgical scheduling

Healthcare operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, nursing or related field

Job description

This position provides proactive operational oversight of surgical scheduling and perioperative resource utilization across all campuses.

The role analyzes surgical schedules, staffing allocation, block utilization, and operational workflows to identify opportunities that improve operating room efficiency, maximize OR capacity utilization, and support safe, timely patient care.

This role collaborates closely with surgical scheduling, anesthesia, nursing, and perioperative leadership to proactively resolve scheduling conflicts, improve throughput, and support strategic operational planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, nursing or related field
• 3-5 years perioperative, surgical scheduling, or healthcare operations experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze daily and future state staffing patterns to identify opportunities for improved resource allocation across campuses.
• Review surgical schedules across campuses to identify capacity constraints, staffing mismatches, and scheduling conflicts.
• Optimize case placement and block utilization to improve OR efficiency and throughput.
• Identify opportunities to release or reallocate unused block time.
• Monitor staffing availability across departments and campuses to support efficient resource deployment.
• Identify cross‑training opportunities that improve staffing flexibility and operational resilience.
• Conduct internal audits to identify equipment, privileges, documentation, or workflow issues affecting operations.
• Support DNV and regulatory readiness through operational reviews and compliance monitoring.
• Present operational findings, trends, and recommendations to perioperative leadership.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and special projects.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $21.25 per hour - $35.49 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.