Unit Coordinator - Perioperative Services - Per Diem

Per Diem, As Needed, Days/Evenings, hours may vary between 5:30a-6p (Mon-Fri, no weekends, no holidays)

• Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff and perform a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling, and supply functions necessary for the operation of various departments within Perioperative Services.
• 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.
• Makes telephone calls.
• 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.

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

Range: $17.50- $26.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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