OR Scheduling Secretary

About the role

The OR Scheduling Secretary supports the Operating Room and GI Lab areas by providing clerical support.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones for surgery scheduling
• Accurately schedules patients for the Operating Room and GI Lab
• Maintains all OR records including patient charges and OR Log
• All records are accurate and current
• Maintains accurate order entry transmission of physician’s orders to ancillary departments
• Communicates with Clinical Coordinator regarding the OR schedule and messages
• Communicates with physicians and offices as directed

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred
• Past experience in a hospital setting and/or completion of an accepted training program
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Current Basic Life Support Level C (Healthcare Provider) certification
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to exercise telephone etiquette