Unit Coordinator I FT I Days I LeBonheur

About the Role

The OR Coordinator performs all routine clerical tasks and schedules all exams/procedures for inpatient and outpatient surgical cases. As initial patient liaison, coordinates all patient care procedures via telephone communications and direct patient contact. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in the organization's Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, retrieves, enters, and maintains patient care information.
• Performs general clerical duties for the department.
• Coordinates all patient care procedures for inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures related to the area of responsibility.
• Prepares complex written materials such as reports for 1st case start times, room turnovers, etc.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).
• 1-3 years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting (required).
• Knowledge of general business operations and scheduling.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology (preferred).
• Knowledge of basic computer operations acquired through work experience or education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and support departments.
• Ability to work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Must maintain confidentiality of personal and sensitive data.
• Skilled in attention to detail.
• Ability to think through routine to moderately complex situations.
• Understands DNV regulations and promotes compliance with all requirements.

Physical Demands

• Light work: exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Close visual acuity required for preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading.
• Job functions are typically performed under general office or administrative work conditions; not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.