Pre Op Patient Coordinator

About the role

The Patient Coordinator schedules patients for pre-admission services, handles data collection and input, answers phone calls, and orders all supplies for the department. This role serves as the entry point for patients into the hospital system and requires strong customer service skills when interacting with physicians, their staff, and patients or their families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule elective procedure patients for pre-operative appointments, including registration, diagnostic testing, and education.
• Provide secretarial support for the unit, such as answering phone calls and ordering/maintaining office supplies.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication and interpersonal skills to enhance teamwork and collaborate with the healthcare team.
• Utilize strong computer and multi-tasking skills to proficiently complete required tasks and programs.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent degree required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak, and hear.
• Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff; use of an assisted-lift device or assistance from others is required for lifts exceeding these limits.

Schedule

Full Time, Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM