Surgery Scheduler Ophthalmology Full time

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The Surgery Scheduler reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• Medical terminology training.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed:

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.