Operating Room Communication Specialist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Administrative Support professional to coordinate front desk communications, support the surgical front desk, and assist with daily operating room operations. The role emphasizes accurate telephone handling, patient coordination, and efficient clerical support in a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates will have 1 year of hospital/clinic receptionist experience and a high school diploma, with medical terminology training as a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 year of secretarial/receptionist experience in a hospital or doctor’s office.
• High school diploma or GED; completion of a medical terminology course or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates communication for the operating room and special procedures.
• Schedules cases and performs tasks related to daily operations of Surgical Services.
• Reconciles daily and monthly statistics.
• Orders and stocks office and lounge supplies.
• Escorts families back to room after procedures begin.

Skills

Word processing 65 wpm

Effective communication

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Medical terminology course

Job description

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Work Shift

Evening

Work Day(s)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Provides proper and efficient communication for the surgical front desk areas. Coordinates all front desk functions. Provides assistance to the charge nurse, staff, and surgeons. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children\'s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in secretarial/receptionist in a hospital or doctor’s office

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of college

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and successful completion of a course in medical terminology or equivalent experience

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Accurate word processing at 65 words per minute
• Ability to communicate effectively with public, surgeons, and staff and manage the telephone in a diplomatic and tactful manner
• Ability to work under stressful conditions

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates communication for the operating room and special procedures.
• Schedules cases and performs tasks related to daily operations of Surgical Services.
• Reconciles daily and monthly statistics.
• Orders and stocks office and lounge supplies.
• Escorts families back to room after procedures begin.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family

Administrative Support