OR Scheduling Secretary

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting Group, LLC seeks an OR Scheduling Secretary to provide clerical support in the Operating Room area. You will manage surgery scheduling, maintain accurate records, and communicate with clinical staff and physicians.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates with experience in healthcare settings, knowledge of medical terminology, and possess a current BLS Level C certification. Computer literacy and excellent telephone etiquette are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Past experience in a hospital setting or completion of an accepted training program.
• Current Basic Life Support Level C (Healthcare Provider) certification.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones for surgery scheduling.
• Schedule patients accurately for the Operating Room and GI Lab.
• Maintain all OR records including patient charges and OR log.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Basic computer literacy

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Job description

Overview

The OR Scheduling Secretary demonstrates responsibility and accountability for clerical support in the Operating Room area.

Responsibilities

Functions in a secretarial position, answering phones for surgery scheduling, accurately schedules patients for the Operating Room and GI Lab. Maintains all OR records including patient charges and OR Log. All records are accurate and current. Secretary maintains accurate order entry transmission of physician’s orders to ancillary departments. Communicates with Clinical Coordinator regarding the OR schedule and messages, communicates with physicians and offices as directed. Works under the direction of a licensed nurse.

Qualifications

High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred. Past experience in a hospital setting and/or completion of an accepted training program. Knowledge of medical terminology. Current Basic Life Support Level C (Healthcare Provider) certification. Basic computer literacy. Ability to exercise telephone etiquette.