Operating Room Coordinator

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) with match

Disability insurance

Fertility benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Educational reimbursement toward cont.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company

Job summary

Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an Operating Room Coordinator to join our Surgical Services team. You will coordinate perioperative care, communicate with patients and families, and work with OR, Pre-op and Post-op staff using the Epic system.

This 0.8 FTE, evening shift position features a dynamic environment, opportunities to impact patient flow, and benefits as described by Regions Hospital. Strong data-entry and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Three years of computer/data entry experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical or surgical background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate perioperative care with surgical staff.
• Communicate with patients and families effectively.
• Liaise between OR, Pre-operative and Post-operative teams.
• Maintain scheduling including interpreter services; enter data in Epic.

Skills

Data entry

Epic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Epic

Job description

Regions Hospital is looking for an Operating Room Coordinator to join our team! At Regions Hospital you'll find a warm, diverse group of people who are committed to helping our patients - and each other. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences and recognizes hard work. We're also committed to living our values. This means you can expect us to be your partner and treat you with dignity and respect. Come join us as a Partner for Good!

Under the direction of the Perianesthesia Manager and Supervisors, the Operating Room (OR) Coordinator functions as an active member of the Surgical Services support team. The OR Coordinator works collaboratively with surgical staff to coordinate perioperative care of surgical patients, and communicate with patients/families. This role requires a high level of competence in using complex specialized OR and other computer systems, excellent telephone etiquette, and strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.

The OR Coordinator is a liaison between Operating Room, Pre-operative, and Post-operative staff and patient families. This role also facilitates communication between nursing staff and physicians, dispatches housekeeping and patient transport, and coordinates the scheduling of interpreter services appointments as well as maintains the current and next day surgery schedule. Using Epic, the OR Coordinator enters information for patient charts, surgical case logs, scheduling, equipment/supplies, and patient location.

Work Schedule

• The primary shift will be evenings from 2:30-10:30 p.m., with occasional day shifts from 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. There will also be weekends and rotating holidays and vacations based on seniority.

Required Qualifications

• Three years of computer/data entry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical or surgical background.

Additional Information

This is a non-union 0.8 FTE (64 hours per pay period) day/evening shift position, working in Saint Paul, MN. The full salary range for this position is $20.13-$30.19 per hour, based on experience and internal equity, plus shift differentials. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is eligible for benefits.

• medical and dental insurance (which begin on the first day of the month following start)
• 401(k) with match
• disability insurance
• fertility benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• educational reimbursement toward continuing education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company