Operating Room Communication Specialist (part-time weekends)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a front desk associate for the Surgical Services area to ensure smooth patient flow on weekends. You will coordinate communications for the operating room, greet families, and support the charge nurse and surgeons.

This role requires high school diploma or GED, a course in medical terminology, and fast, accurate word processing (65 wpm). You will schedule cases, reconcile statistics, and maintain supplies in a high-stress hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Successful completion of a medical terminology course or equivalent experience.
• Excellent word processing speed and accuracy (65 wpm).
• Strong communication with patients, families, surgeons, and staff.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.

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

Communication

Phone etiquette

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Telephone system

Job description

Work Shift
Weekends

Work Day(s)
Saturday, Sunday

Shift Start Time
7:00 AM

Shift End Time
7:00 PM

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