What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Scheduler - FLOAT position at Georgetown Community Hospital?
About Us
Lifepoint Health’s Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. Bluegrass Community Hospital (Versailles, KY), Bourbon Community Hospital (Paris, KY), Clark Regional Medical Center (Winchester, KY), and Georgetown Community Hospital (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors - join our team today!
A Career with Us Offers:
- Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)
- Educational Assistance
- Bereavement Leave
- 401(k) Match
- Free Parking
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Greets patients and visitors. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. Places orders, coordinates aspects of care with other departments, calls codes, and pages as requested.
Accurately schedules surgery cases and maintains an up to date surgery schedule.
Enters nursing requests subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary.
Assists to coordinate patient flow within the department. Serves as a resource to other departments to ensure surgical and endoscopy patient flow. Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies.
Assists RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred
Associate’s Degree Preferred
Required Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
