Perioperative Operations Coordinator

Anna Jaques Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Perioperative Operations Assistant to support daily unit operations and scheduling in the Operating Room. You will enter patient data into PIMS and maintain demographic and scheduling information, serving as a central point of contact for clinical and non-clinical staff.

The role requires 1–3 years of clerical healthcare experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years related clerical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Aptitude for detailed work, strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology and basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Input all patient information accurately into PIMS and keep it up to date.
• Coordinate administrative activities and maintain staff contact information and schedules.
• Triaging calls, acting as central contact for callers in the perioperative area, and coordinating documentation.
• Coordinate emergencies by paging/connecting with on-call staff; manage patient transfers and OR turnover.
• Process add-on and next-day cases, communicate schedule changes to patients and teams.
• Attend staff meetings and maintain supplies at the main desk and support areas.

Skills

Clerical experience in healthcare

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PIMS (Perioperative Information Management System)

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Perioperative Operations Assistant to support daily unit operations and scheduling in the Operating Room. You will enter patient data into PIMS and maintain demographic and scheduling information, serving as a central point of contact for clinical and non-clinical staff.

The role requires 1–3 years of clerical healthcare experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.