Surgical Desk Coordinator (FT)

Columbus Regional Healthcare System; Whiteville (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Regional Healthcare System is seeking an OR scheduling/clerical support role in Whiteville, NC. The professional will handle scheduling, data collection and communication to streamline the surgery process while ensuring equipment sterilization and inventory accuracy.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, strong medical terminology knowledge and computer skills, with BLS due within three months and sterile processing certification within a year. Shift: 7:30am–4:00pm.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Broad knowledge of medical terminology and surgical terminology/equipment.
• Proficient with basic computer applications and office equipment.
• Ability to read instructions and keep simple records/logs.
• Ability to use menu-driven computer software for job tasks.
• BLS certification within 3 months of employment.
• Sterile processing certification within 12 months of hire.
• Preferred: Associate degree and/or 2 years operating room scheduling/clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Support operating room scheduling and data collection for Surgical Services.
• Communicate information to departments to facilitate the surgery schedule and patient flow.
• Clean, sterilize, assemble, package and distribute patient care equipment and supplies.
• Disinfect, sort and store instruments; assist with instrument repair and inventory.
• Maintain computerized real-time inventory and par levels for Surgical Services and Central Supply.

Skills

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Record keeping

Menu-driven software

BLS within 3 months

Sterile processing certification

Attention to instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Operating Room Full Time Hospital All Other Whiteville, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2202

At Columbus Regional Healthcare System we offer professional growth and advancement for every employee. Working at CRHS allows you to have the intimate hospital feel while still being provided with the large healthcare system resources.

Job Description:

Performs a variety of organizational, clerical and communication functions in support of the operating room; performs a variety of scheduling and data collection functions in support of Surgical Services; communicates information to appropriate departments/individuals in order to facilitate the surgery schedule and patient throughout. Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, packages and distributes patient care equipment, instruments and supplies. Disinfects, cleans, sorts ,sterilizes, assembles, labels and stores instruments used for surgical procedures. Assists in managing repair, replacement and new instruments for OR. Assists Supervisor to maintain computerized real time inventory for Surgical Services and inventory in Central Supply, keeps par levels up to date, increase/decrease as necessary to prevent overstocking or not having ample supplies.

Shift:

7:30am-4:00pm

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Broad knowledge of medical terminology and knowledge of terminology involved in surgical procedures and equipment.
• Proficient in use of basic computer applications and standard office equipment.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and keep simple records/logs.
• Ability to utilize menu-driven computer software specifically designed for job functions.
• Incumbent will be required to attain BLS certification within three months of employment.
• Certification in sterile processing will be required within one year of hire.

Preferred: Associate Degree and/or 2 years operating room scheduling or clerical experience

Experience:

At least 2 years’ experience as a Unit Secretary and/or Scheduling experience from a physician office. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within 3 months.