Unit Coordinator - Operating Room - Per Diem

Schedule: Per Diem, As Needed, Non-Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff and perform a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling, and supply functions necessary for the operation of the Operating Room.

• Receives and greets visitors, patients, and staff. Responds to questions appropriately, referring items in question to authorized staff.
• Answers and makes telephone calls promptly and in a courteous manner, which could include physician consults, other departments for assistance, and informing physicians of admissions. Maintains positive communications with other departments.
• Assists the staff by running errands, delivering specimens and paperwork, and checking mail.
• Keeps nurses informed of incoming reports, new orders, and other messages.
• Demonstrates awareness of patient's rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Transcribes physician and nursing orders in an accurate, neat, and timely manner. Accurately enters orders into Meditech.
• Assembles, labels, and organizes the medical record for patient admissions.
• Secures records from previous admission as needed.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

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  Education: High School Diploma
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  Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clerical experience needed.Computer skills required. Knowledge of medical terminology required. Working in an outpatient setting is preferred.
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  Software/Hardware: Meditech
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans