Scheduling Assistant

University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville, United States

Updated: about 10 hours ago
Location: Knoxville, TENNESSEE

Job Detail
  • Right-click for referral link
  • Job Title: Scheduling Assistant
  • Department: Surgery
  • Full/Part Time: Full
  • Req Number: UHS-30982

Position Summary:

Scheduling emergency, non-emergency and next day surgeries. Scheduling OR rooms with assistance from the charge nurse, team leader nurse/speciality nurse or anesthesia staff as needed. Assures correct surgical procedure is selected in the computer system in order for the correct charges, and doctor preference card to be pulled. Responsible for linking the surgical patient to the correct patient account, calling Sterile Processing so supplies are pulled correctly for the surgery, notifying Anesthesia, Pre-Op and team leader/specialty nurses as needed, and ordering special equipment if needed. Supports the OR staff as needed.


Position Qualification:

High school diploma. 6 months of healthcare experience with surgical experience preferred.



Similar Positions