Operating Room Communication Specialist (part-time weekends)

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking an Administrative Support specialist to manage front desk communications in Surgical Services. You will coordinate operating room communications, schedule cases, and assist nurses and surgeons, ensuring accurate information flow and a welcoming environment for families.

This weekend role emphasizes weekend coverage, Saturday and Sunday shifts with early start times.

Qualifications

• Accurate word processing at 65 words per minute.
• Ability to communicate effectively with public, 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

Typing 65 wpm

Communication skills

Ability to work under stress

Education

High school diploma

2 years of college

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.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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