Office Coordinator - Obstetrics

Lima Memorial Health System; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lima Memorial Health System is seeking an Office Coordinator to support Surgical Services and OB with clerical operations. You will perform a variety of secretarial tasks, coordinate scheduling, and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR system.

The role requires an Associate's degree or related training, strong communication, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Proficiency in MS Office and healthcare terminology is essential, with at least one year of clerical experience

Qualifications

• Associates degree or specialized training with business-oriented courses preferred.
• 1 year of clerical/customer service experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support for department operations and secretarial functions.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and associates under pressure.
• Handle scheduling, documentation, and use of Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Associates degree

BSHA preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Hours/Pay Period: 80 hours per pay period

On Call Requirement: No

Functioning within the Health System’s mission, values, objectives, policies and procedures, the Office Coordinator functions independently, providing a variety of clerical services to support department operations. The individual performs a variety of secretarial functions. The Office Coordinator must work rapidly under stressful conditions with frequent interruptions. Excellent communication skills are necessary. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Education: Associates degree or specialized training with business-oriented courses preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current BLS required. BSHA preferred.

Experience: Previous clerical/customer service experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Minimum of 1 year of equivalent work experience is preferred. Surgical Technician experience is preferred.

Skills: Must have excellent “customer service” and communication skills, including the ability to exhibit patience and tact with all constituents including physicians, patients and associates. Must demonstrate flexibility with work schedule changes, be cooperative and collaborative, and have the documented ability to work with speed and proficiency while under stress. Must have excellent time management, prioritization, organization, communication and administrative skills. Must have broad knowledge of computer skills in word processing, databasing, including Microsoft office products: work, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as EMR (electronic medical records) experience are required. Expectedly typing, spelling, grammar, composition, and common skills are required. Knowledge of medical terminology required. The OB and Surgical Services Coordinator must work rapidly under stressful conditions with frequent interruptions. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.