Covenant Health

Surgery Scheduler

Part Time, 48 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Wednesday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Fort Sanders Regional Overview:

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is an award-winning, certified, and accredited facility with 468 beds. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, Fort Sanders offers state-of-the art care that maximizes recovery from stroke.  We are also the region’s leader in technology in areas such as bariatric surgery, robotic surgery and minimally invasive spine surgery. Our door-to-balloon times for heart attack patients are below the national average, and our hip fracture center offers advanced diagnosis, surgery and recovery procedures for hip patients.

Position Summary: 

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

Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon || jgordon2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8107

• 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.

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. Scheduling experience preferred.

Licensure Requirements: 

None.