Perioperative Support Coordinator

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health's perioperative services team seeks an organized administrative professional to support Endoscopy, OR, and Cath labs, handling scheduling, data entry, and timekeeping.

You will work closely with surgeons and nursing staff, enter cases promptly, protect patient privacy, and perform unit clerk duties under supervision.

A high school diploma is required; two years experience in block scheduling and case billing preferred; familiarity with mainframe systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years experience in surgical block scheduling and case billing preferred.
• Familiarity with mainframe scheduling and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Perioperative services.
• Enter and manage scheduling cases in a timely and accurate manner.
• Protect patient privacy and handle confidential information.
• Coordinate with surgeons, nurses, and staff daily.
• Perform timekeeping and unit clerk duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative duties

Scheduling

Data entry

Timekeeping

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mainframe scheduling system

Job description

Provides high-level and efficient support to the Community Hospital within Perioperative services to include Endoscopy, Operating Room, and Cath labs. Performs administrative duties, unit clerk duties, time and attendance timekeeper, and procedure scheduling for all Perioperative Services. Ensure scheduling cases are entered in a timely basis and are accurately processed. Protects the privacy of confidential information. Performing data entry and related administrative functions. Interacts with surgeons, service nurse practitioners, and staff as well as surgical, Cath lab, and Pre-op/PACU services nursing supervisors on a daily basis. Works independently. Complies with instructions from the supervisor to whom responsible.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent experience required. Two years experience in all aspects of surgical block scheduling and case billing preferred. A thorough knowledge of and experience with mainframe patient block scheduling and manual patient billing processes is preferred Functional knowledge of Medical Terminology and medical equipment is preferred