Jamestown Regional Medical Center ยท 18 hours ago
Surgery Schedule Coordinator
Jamestown, ND
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.76/hr - $34.14/hr
0+ years expJamestown Regional Medical Center is seeking a Surgery Schedule Coordinator to assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating the surgery schedule. The role includes clerical duties, patient interaction, and coordination with nursing staff to ensure efficient surgical operations.
Health CareMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Receives requests for scheduling surgical procedures in the Operating Room
Understands and performs scheduling functions in the Epic Optime module
Answers telephone, takes and communicates messages to the appropriate persons
Performs clerical duties related to surgery schedule updates, update on-call list on core and delivers information to the proper departments as necessary
Performs clerical duties related to typing, photocopying, filing, and weekly staff assignments
Assists with transferring and transporting surgical patients of all ages as requested by the nursing and anesthesia staff
Works with OR charge nurse on plan ahead meeting prep and daily metric recording
Works with PAN to coordinate documents needed for surgery or procedure. Assists with chart preparation
Assists with patients and visitors of all ages in the nursing unit as needed
Assists in orientation of new staff
Collects and transports specimens to the appropriate departments
Collects linen and disposes of trash to designated areas
Helps with OR room turnovers, cleaning equipment, mopping floors, docking Neptune, collecting trash and linen
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
Vocational training for a period of six months or less which may be obtained in high school or outside of school
Typing at 50 words per minute
Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft office is required
Work requires level of knowledge in order to follow written and oral instructions
Perform simple calculations to deal effectively with other people
Position is required to attend Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training in the appropriate timeframe according to department orientation checklist
Previous work experience of six to twelve months in a health care related position such as a Unit Clerk or a receptionist/clerical position
Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee
Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working
Employees are also expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule
Analysis involves accurate comparison, interpretation and copying of numbers, letters, simple math calculations that become part of hospital records
Requires gathering numerical statistics to complete monthly O.R. records
Works under the direct supervision of the O.R. Charge Nurse in accordance with established O.R. and nursing policies and procedures
Must be able to establish priorities of duties to be completed
Position requires frequent contact with others outside of the department primarily by telephone
Must be able to exchange information on a factual basis, dispatch verbal or written messages as directed on a timely basis
Responsible for own work
Relates close to coworkers but is not responsible for supervision
Responsible for maintaining absolute confidentiality of information
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
Must demonstrate physical and emotional ability to meet agreed upon work schedule and performance standards required by the position
Work regularly requires the employee to exert a high level of mental/visual effort
Must be emotionally stable under stress
Visual acuity necessary for performing clerical duties
Typing, recording and filing require particular mental application for attention to details and accuracy
This position is defined as a Category I in which the employee does have exposure to blood borne pathogens
Position requires exposure to patients with infectious disease and odor
Must practice aseptic techniques and observe Standard Precautions
Participates in and complies with JRMC Safety Management program
Position is subject to frequent interruptions
Work may beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary
Majority of position requirements are done within the O.R. office area
Position also requires standing and walking
Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients and/or equipment
Also reaches, stoops, bends, kneels, and crouches
Needs finger dexterity for typing, filing, etc
A comprehensive background check and drug screening will be conducted as a condition of employment for this role
A urine drug screening is required for all positions and must be completed within 30 days of the date of hire
Preferred
High school level of knowledge preferred
Medical terminology is recommended, but not required
Company
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is a nonprofit organization that renders orthopedics, audiology, urology, podiatry and surgical services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mike Delfs
Chief Executive Officer
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