Submission for the position: Parathyroid / Thyroid Program Facilitator - (Job Number: 200001BG)
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Parathyroid / Thyroid Program Facilitator
Facility Profile
TGH is the area’s only level I trauma center and one of just two ABA-verified adult & pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters*, we transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to one of the busiest solid organ transplant centers in the country. TGH is a nationally designated comprehensive stroke center, and has a 32-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit.  Other outstanding centers include cardiovascular, orthopedics, high-risk and normal obstetrics, urology, ENT, endocrinology, and the Children’s Medical Center, which features a nine-bed pediatric intensive care unit and pediatric kidney transplant services. As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.
Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2019-2020, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, Orthopedics, and Urology. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time – an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
*Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc.
Department Profile
The Surgical Services department performs over 34,000 surgeries and approximately 8,000 GI Procedures annually in 50 operating rooms in five locations on TGH's main campus. The five locations include the Main Operating Rooms, CVTOR Operating Rooms, Endoscopy Suite, 6K, and 4K. As a Level I Trauma Center, some of the most complex and challenging surgeries in the nation take place here. The main operating suite contains 21 ORs, which includes an integrated MRI suite, dedicated trauma rooms and a specialized Burn OR (in the Burn Unit). The hospital also has a pre-admission Testing Center, 17-bay Surgical Prep Unit and 29-bay PACU.  The Cardiovascular Transplant operating rooms have nine ORs, including a state-of-the-art hybrid OR, Da Vinci Xi robot and nine pre-op/post-op bays. Also included in the other locations are eight GI (Endoscopy) suites, seven OR suites and 23 pre-op/post-op bays in 6K. The Surgery Center houses nine operating rooms and 27 pre-post bays.  The 4K Operating Room has four ORs, including an IVF suite for embryo transfers and retrievals.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Patient Financial Services and the medical staff team of the Parathyroid / Thyroid Cancer Center. The Parathyroid / Thyroid Program Facilitator will coordinate the daily operations for the programs; including ordering supplies and equipment as directed. The Facilitator will communicate with patients by routing calls to medical personnel as needed, and assist patients regarding scheduling, and coordinating appointments. Provides first line of communication to incoming inquiries from referring physicians. The Facilitator will assist the Thyroid Cancer Center with current and discharge patient lists in EPIC, schedule patient ultrasounds, CT scans, PET CT scans at Tower Diagnostics, and assist in booking OR cases. The Facilitator will be responsible for pre-op, post-op, and monthly follow up communications with patients. Coordinates with medical team to ensure that all pre- and post-op records are received and properly uploaded into system. Works with patients, providers, and surgical facility staff to identify best operative time and schedules surgeries. The Facilitator will be responsible for faxing new patient referral forms to the patients Endocrinologist with patient information as indicated. Postoperatively the Facilitator will print dictated letters, pathology reports, operative notes and mail out . Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.
High school graduate or equivalency. Minimum of (3) years clerical experience, knowledge of medical terminology, must demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, and efficient in Word and Excel Spreadsheets. CPAT/CHAA preferred.
TGH Main Campus (TGHMAIN)
1 Tampa General Circle
Tampa , 33606
TGH Main Campus
1 Tampa General Circle
Office/Administrative/Clerical
TGH - Hospital
Oct 6, 2020, 11:29:18 AM
Schedule: Full-time Location(s): Tampa Day Job