Perioperative Secretary - FT Days Job at Trinity Health in Ypsilanti

Overview

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Perioperative Secretary at MercyOne. As a Perioperative Secretary, you will provide indirect care to surgical patients to ensure efficient patient flow and quality patient care. Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Perioperative Secretary supports the daily operations and activity flow of the patient care area by performing a variety of administrative functions and acting as a central source of information for staff, physicians, patients, families and other departments. Responsible for scheduling operative procedures ensuring that patient information, procedure, proper equipment and scheduling times are accurate and efficient. Maintains perioperative services database including file maintenance and performing internal audits. Generates reports from the perioperative scheduling system for analysis by Clinical Director or other Administrative Services.

Schedule

• 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Function as a receptionist for the nursing unit by screening and routing incoming calls and visitors. Communicates routine information to patients and visitors.
• Schedule operative procedures utilizing the perioperative computer scheduling system, ensuring patient information, procedure, proper equipment and scheduling times are accurate and efficient.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the unit, order and stock appropriate inventory of departmental supplies, and other activities.
• Develop and generate reports from the perioperative scheduling system for analysis by Clinical Director or other Administrative Services.
• Promote and establish effective relationships within the department, with other departments, physicians, and with hospital guests and clients.
• Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to the patient/family with respect to age-specific and culturally sensitive needs as described in the department’s scope of service.
• Meet core nursing competency requirements and unit-specific competencies upon hire and annually, as appropriate to job role.
• Complete post op data entry for surgical procedure. Maintain file updates on physician privileges and preference cards.
• Sends electronic and paper surgery schedule to appropriate departments.
• Performs data entry on the computer, answers phone calls, operates intercom system, receiving and delivering messages to physicians and staff.
• Maintain perioperative services database including file maintenance and perform internal audits. Develops and generates reports from the perioperative scheduling system for analysis by Clinical Director or other Administrative Services.

General Requirements

• Effectively utilize written and oral communication.
• Write legibly.
• Be assertive when necessary and as appropriate.
• Able to function with frequent interruptions.
• Possess a high level of organizational skills.
• Display effective communication with a polite, compassionate, caring attitude, and demonstrate responsiveness to needs of patients and families consistent with the Caring Model Principles.
• Maintain professional relationships and function as needed within the department and hospital.
• Take an active role in enhancing abilities to carry out job functions through professional growth and development.

Education

• Associate’s degree in information technology, administration/healthcare, business or related field preferred or related discipline and/or equivalent experience in healthcare industry.
• Software knowledge with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Outlook) required.
• High level of computer competency required.
• Medical Terminology required.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an administrative role.
• Payroll experience preferred but not required.

Benefits and Commitment

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.