Surgery Scheduler

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

10d

About The Position

The Surgery Scheduler directs the daily operation of scheduling inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures for Covenant Health. The position works with physician offices to arrange procedures and coordinate rooms, equipment, and other items as needed, while communicating scheduling issues and related activities to applicable hospital departments.

Requirements

No specific minimum education is required; an appropriate combination of formal education and/or prior work experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skill, and ability needed to perform the essential tasks, typically equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
No minimum experience is required.
No licensure is required.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate the surgical scheduling system.
Work with physician offices to schedule surgical procedures, including arranging rooms, equipment, and other items as needed.
Communicate with applicable hospital departments regarding scheduling issues and related activities.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Complete required education assignments annually.
Work toward achieving goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.