What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerical Coordinator - Operating Room position at Singing River Health System?
Clerical Coordinator - Operating Room Position Overview: The Operating Room Clerk functions as a member of the Surgical
Services team by performing clerical, receptionist and computer data
processing activities as required to ensure efficient operation of Surgical
Services. Expectation is for all
performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System
procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance
and publications for health care employees. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working
conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection
of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to
require that other or different tasks performed as assigned. Education:
Singing River Health System Hospital - Ocean Springs | Full-Time | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
United States
High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a Medical Assistant, Unit Coordinator or similar training program preferred.
License:
N/A
Certifications:
N/A
Experience:
Previous clerical experience in the healthcare field preferred. Medical terminology preferred.
Reports to:
Surgical Services Business Manager
Supervises:
None
Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
