Scheduling Coordinator bei Lifepoint Health

Scheduling Coordinator  

Schedule: Full Time 

Your experience matters 

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Scheduling Coordinator joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute 

A Scheduling Coordinator who excels in this role:

• The Scheduling Coordinator performs the scheduling of cases performed within the Operating Room, One Day Surgery and Physician Offices.

• Collaborates with One Day Surgery Charge Nurse, OR Charge Nurse, nursing units and other departments to facilitate surgical schedule and patient progression.

• Notifies blood bank, radiology, PACU, materials supply technician and OR Charge Nurse of special One Day Surgery patient needs or add-on cases or cancellations.

• Provides typing, word processing, and personal computer support in preparing written communication for the department.

• Acquires complete and accurate information regarding patients and procedures and communicates to appropriate persons.

• Answers telephone, documents and communicates messages promptly and accurately.

• Orders and stocks supplies from General Stores as needed and ensures appropriate inventory levels for office supplies, and equipment for department.

• Prepares and enters patient charges and other patient information into computerized scheduling system.

• Receives and routes all incoming mail for the One Day Surgery.

• Faxes/delivers patient information or physician orders as requested by the nursing staff.

• Maintains necessary medical forms to be assembled for specific procedures performed in the department.

• Maintains organized filing system of One Day Surgery records for the department.

• Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. 

• Reports to the OR Manager/Director of Surgical Services. 

Why join us 
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient
care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage —
  with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for
  part-time and PRN employees, and more.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity
  insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance,
  loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym
  memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount
  programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
  opportunities.

What we’re looking for 

An ideal candidate for this position will have critical thinking skills, exercise decisive judgment, and be able to work with minimal supervision. They must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• High school diploma is preferred.  

• Three (3) years of secretarial experience is preferred.

• Must possess strong communication skills. 

• Strong computer and telephone skills are required. 

More about Starr Regional Medical Center 

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to Athens and Etowah, Tn community for over 50 years. 

EEOC Statement

“Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”