PeriAnesthesia Secretary, SACU/PACU, Per Diem

HAHHH; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a PeriAnesthesia Secretary for the SACU/PACU, per diem on-site in Worcester, MA. The role supports surgical and medical procedures, coordinating patient flow with OR, front desk, and booking offices.

Requirements include 3+ years of related experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers day shifts and variable hours with a compensation range listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience is required.
• Requires the ability to use specialized applications software and computer systems.
• Multifunctional and able to work under stressful situations.
• Exemplifies professional behavior and excellent communication and human relations skills.
• Must have proven work experience in coordinating patient flow.
• Knowledge of business office procedures and medical terminology/procedures preferred.
• Familiarity with perioperative services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Call patients for the next day’s surgeries and coordinate schedules with the OR/front desk.
• Assist with ancillary services including Financial Counseling, Social Services/Case Manager.
• Coordinate patient flow with the OR and procedural areas and arrange diagnostic tests with Labs/Radiology.
• Maintain the Communication Board with patient details and ensure records are brought to the bedside.
• Handle urgent patient care calls and notify providers as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Office software

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Medical software

Job description

## PeriAnesthesia Secretary, SACU/PACU, Per DiemApply: On-site (100% Onsite): Worcester, MA Memorial Campus: Part time: Posted Today: R26110027# **Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.****Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Hiring Range:**$17.43 - $31.37(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.**Schedule Details:**Monday through Friday**Scheduled Hours:**varied**Shift:**1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**0**Cost Center:**10010 - 2190 Post Anesthesia Care UnitThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# # **Everyone Is a Caregiver**At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Performs a variety of administrative duties for patients in need of routine and/or urgent appointments, surgical and medical procedures, tests, and associated ancillary services in surgical patient care setting. Coordinates patient flow with the OR and procedural areas. Collaborates with the Resource Nurse to place patients according to needs including lines, vents and precautions. Alerts providers to emergent patient care needs.I. Major Responsibilities:1. May call patients for the next day’s surgeries. Coordinates patient schedules with the O.R., Front Desk and/or Booking Office. May prepare patient charts, verifies information, and assembles records from Admitting and Pre-Admission Testing. May Prepare O.R. Pre-op paperwork, checklists, and validate patient documentation, bringing discrepancies to the attention of the nurse. 2. At the RN’s request, inquires with patients about needs for ancillary services including Financial Counseling, Social Services/ Case Manager. Arranges for ancillary services including Interpreter Services as needed. 3. Coordinates patient flow with the OR and procedural areas. Collaborates with the Resource Nurse to place patients according to needs including lines, vents and precautions. Arranges a variety of diagnostic tests and procedures with Labs and Radiology according to established guidelines. Prioritizes appointments in a manner that fosters optimum patient care, efficient utilization of physician’s services, as well as equipment and facilities. 4. Constantly maintains the Communication Board with patient name, nurse assigned, physician name and patient destination and bed status. Upon arrival records patient into log book and brings patient OR / procedural records to patient’s bedside. Reports patient’s needs to the Resource Nurse. 5. Handles urgent patient care calls according to department protocol. May answer patient call lights and assists patient by calling nurse to bedside with the needs of the patient or alerts nurse in case of emergency. May alert providers to emergent patient care symptoms and concerns. Connects the patient’s call to the provider or responds to the patient and takes messages as directed. Contacts the Anesthesia Department to notify Anesthesiologist on Duty of all emergency alerts, bedside needs and patient codes.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Required: 1. High School DiplomaPreferred:Experience/Skills:Required: 1. 3+ years of related experience is required. 2. Requires the ability to use specialized applications software and computer systems. 3. Necessitates individuals who are multifunctional and able to work under stressful situations. 4. Exemplifies, professional behavior and excellent communication and human relations skills. 5. Must have proven work experience in coordinating patient flow. Preferred: 1. Knowledge of business office procedures and medical terminology/procedures preferred. 2. Familiarity with perioperative services is preferred.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.