SURGERY SCHEDULER

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Certification bonuses

Leadership development programs

Job summary

Covenant Health in Knoxville, TN is seeking a full-time Surgery Scheduler to oversee the scheduling of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures. This role involves operating the surgical scheduling system and coordinating with physician offices and hospital departments.

Ideal candidates will possess a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance.

Qualifications

• Any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of necessary knowledge and skills.
• Preference may be given to individuals possessing a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily operation of scheduling inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures.
• Operates surgical scheduling system.
• Communicates with departments regarding scheduling issues.

Job description

Overview

Surgery Scheduler

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Fort Sanders Regional Overview:

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.

Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.

Position Summary:

Directs the daily operation of scheduling inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures for Covenant Health.

Responsibilities

• Operates surgical scheduling system.
• Works with physician offices to schedule surgical procedures, including scheduling rooms, equipment, and other items as needed.
• Communicates with applicable hospital departments regarding scheduling issues and related activities.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

None

Licensure Requirement:

None