Surgical Scheduling Secretary

The Impact You Can Make

Team Impact

The Scheduling Secretary is responsible and accountable to assist in the overall functioning of the Operating Room in response to provider/customer needs encompassing communicative, receptionist, computer and administrative support services. These functions include, but are not limited to, assisting with medical records, contact with Patient Flow to report admissions and deaths, supply and equipment inventory, and unit records. Responsible for surgical schedule and places add-on / inpatient cases on the schedule as appropriate

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact

Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates all surgical procedures in accordance with established surgical suite policies while ensuring optimum utilization of time and available space.
• Makes changes to the schedule as necessary, communicating to appropriate staff.
• Resolves problems / conflict related to schedule when appropriate and refers unusual problems / situations to leadership as necessary.
• Keeps leadership and/or Coordinator apprised of potential, immediate, or future problems related to scheduling system.
• Monitors daily Operating Room schedule.

Education/Accredited Programs

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Medical terminology preferred

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to prioritize effectively; good organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively – verbally and in writing – with providers, nurses, patients, families and vendors
• Basic computer literacy; ability to solve basic math problems

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $18.00 to $23.59 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.

Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here.