Surgical Assistant

Who we are looking for:

People who are passionate about the care of our patients. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a medical team that puts our patients first and works well with a team of professionals. Someone who wants a successful career in the eye care profession where your efforts make a difference. We want people who are tech-savvy, enthusiastic, cares about others, and wants to work in a fast paced and fun environment.

Benefits:

We have an excellent benefit package (some benefits are dependent on full time or part time status) including:

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

This is a 40 hour per week position.

Work hours are somewhere between 7 am and 5:30 pm dependent on the position and patient needs. Some positions may work on a Saturday rotation with hours between 7 am and 12 pm.

This position may require traveling to all of our locations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability.

Wage range: $18.60 – $20.40

Responsibilities:

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.

Education & Experience:

Education – High school or GED equivalent
Excellent customer service skills as demonstrated in past work experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Prior healthcare experience in either clinical or patient scheduling preferred
Basic Microsoft application basic proficiency
Familiarity with EHR systems and basic computer skills.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

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.
This role is vital to ensuring seamless surgical operations, requiring a balance of organizational skills, patient interaction, and teamwork.

DISCLAIMER

Illinois Eye Center is an equal opportunity employer. We do not use personal information in our hiring process and are dedicated to hiring the person who is best suited for our jobs without any knowledge or consideration of the individual’s membership in any protected class. We are committed to promoting safety and high standards of employee performance, productivity and reliability by supporting a drug-free workplace. In order to achieve this, all finalists may be subjected to a drug test prior to being hired to assure the applicant does not currently have narcotics, sedatives, stimulants and/or other controlled substance in his/her body.