SURGICAL ASST

Illinois Eye Center • Peoria, IL

16d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant supports the surgical process by preparing and managing pre-operative and post-operative documentation, coordinating communication between hospitals, surgeons, and patients, and ensuring surgeries proceed smoothly. The role involves patient education, scheduling, and maintaining detailed, organized records. This role is vital to ensuring seamless surgical operations, requiring a balance of organizational skills, patient interaction, and teamwork.

Requirements

• High school or GED equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills as demonstrated in past work experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic Microsoft application basic proficiency
• Familiarity with EHR systems and basic computer skills
• Strong communication at all levels (patients, staff, and physicians)
• Exceptional time management and attention to detail in fast-paced environments
• Problem-solving ability and commitment to excellence
• Professional demeanor with respect for confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Prior healthcare experience in either clinical or patient scheduling preferred

Responsibilities

• preparing and managing pre-operative and post-operative documentation
• coordinating communication between hospitals, surgeons, and patients
• ensuring surgeries proceed smoothly
• patient education
• scheduling
• maintaining detailed, organized records

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Insurance - health, dental, group term life, and short-term disability
• Uniform allowance
• Jury duty pay
• Traditional and Roth 401k with match
• Profit sharing contribution
• Awards program
• Continued education & advanced training opportunities
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED