Scheduler Jobs in Illinois

Scheduler jobs in Illinois are concentrated in healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and construction, with demand at every level from entry-level coordinators to senior production schedulers. Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford drive the bulk of openings, where large employers such as Advocate Health Care, Caterpillar, and Union Pacific maintain deep scheduling functions across their operations. Medical scheduling, production scheduling, and logistics coordination are the specialties with the most consistent openings across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles71
Top employerSargent & Lundy
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring43
Work type54% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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DeSitter Flooring, Inc
Flooring Installation & Delivery Scheduler
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DeSitter Flooring, Inc
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Flooring Installation & Delivery Scheduler
DeSitter Flooring, Inc
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$27.5 - $30/hr
On-Site
11-50

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RR Donnelley
Production Scheduler 3
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Production Scheduler 3
RR Donnelley
Saint Charles, Illinois
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$56k - $84k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
Project Scheduler
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ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
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Project Scheduler
ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$90k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Hargrove Engineers + Constructors
Master Turnaround Scheduler
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Master Turnaround Scheduler
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors
Elwood, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Call Center Representative - Scheduler
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Call Center Representative - Scheduler
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$17.05 - $27.45/hr
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification

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Scheduler Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Normal
2 jobs
Madison
2 jobs
Rockford
2 jobs
Wood Dale
2 jobs
Bolingbrook
2 jobs
Des Plaines
2 jobs
Springfield
2 jobs
Warrenville
2 jobs

Scheduler Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy4 open roles
Duly Health and Care
Duly Health and Care3 open roles
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in scheduler jobs across Illinois.

  • High school diploma or associate degree in a related field required
  • One or more years of scheduling, coordination, or dispatch experience preferred
  • Proficiency with scheduling software such as Epic, SAP, or similar platforms
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities daily
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills for coordinating across departments
  • Familiarity with medical terminology or manufacturing workflows depending on industry

Scheduler Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a scheduler in Illinois?

Illinois does not require a state-issued license to work as a scheduler, but the path varies by industry. Healthcare schedulers typically need experience with electronic health record systems and may pursue a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant credential through the American Medical Technologists. Production and logistics schedulers in Illinois are hired on the strength of supply chain coursework, an associate degree, and hands-on software experience. Community colleges across the Chicago metro and downstate offer programs that align directly with these roles.

Which companies hire schedulers in Illinois?

Illinois scheduler roles are posted by Sargent & Lundy, Duly Health and Care, and Northwestern Medicine and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's mix of major health systems, Fortune 500 manufacturers, and freight and logistics companies means scheduler openings appear across a wide range of industries and employer sizes throughout the state.

Which Illinois cities have the most scheduler jobs?

Chicago, Normal, and Madison have the most scheduler openings in Illinois right now. Chicago's concentration of large hospital systems, corporate headquarters, and logistics hubs accounts for the majority of postings, while Peoria's manufacturing base anchored by Caterpillar and Rockford's aerospace and healthcare employers generate a steady pipeline of scheduling roles outside the metro.

Are there remote scheduler jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're less common than in fully desk-based roles, since many scheduler positions require on-site coordination with clinical staff, production floors, or dispatch teams. About 46% of scheduler openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects the hands-on nature of much of the work. The roles most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility are insurance authorization schedulers and corporate scheduling analysts.

How can I get hired as a scheduler in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a scheduling coordinator or patient access representative role at one of Illinois's large health systems, which regularly onboard candidates without prior scheduling experience. Advocate Health Care and Northwestern Medicine both run structured onboarding tracks for new hires moving into scheduling from adjacent roles like front-desk reception, medical assistant, or customer service. For manufacturing, applying as a production planner assistant or inventory coordinator at a mid-size Peoria or Rockford facility builds the system skills needed to step into a full scheduler role. A Medical Administrative Assistant certification strengthens any application.

Where can I find and apply to scheduler jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to scheduler jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and other industries. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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