Surgical Srvcs Patient Liaison

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted Medical Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Free Parking

Zusammenfassung

The Surgical Services Patient Liaison at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System serves as the frontline representative between surgery patients, family members, medical staff, surgeons, and hospital support staff to ensure the day-of-surgery services are correct and coordinated efficiently. The liaison also assists families with technical questions and status updates while surgery is in progress.

The role supports 2nd shift, M - F / 11:00am - 19:30pm with occasional weekend coverage, providing

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in business administration or related field is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative or customer service experience in a hospital or outpatient healthcare setting preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 30 days of hire/transfer.

Aufgaben

• Serve as primary point of contact for surgery patients and families on the day of surgery, coordinating communication between patients, families, surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and support staff.
• Provide real-time status updates to families during surgery and assist with basic technical questions and hospital processes.
• Demonstrate strong communication, professionalism, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Professionalism

Ausbildung

Associate degree in business administration or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

The Surgical Services Patient Liaison serves as the frontline representative between surgery patients, family members, medical staff, surgeons, and hospital support staff in the, to ensure services provided on the day of the patient’s surgery are correct based on identified patient care orders, and the needs and overall coordination of care is completed efficiently and in a timely manner to ensure the patient is prepared for surgery without delay. The liaison also assists the patient’s family members with technical assistance and patient’s status updates information while surgery is in progress.

Job Description

Department

Pre Operative Care Unit

Job Summary

The Surgical Services Patient Liaison serves as the frontline representative between surgery patients, family members, medical staff, surgeons, and hospital support staff in the, to ensure services provided on the day of the patient’s surgery are correct based on identified patient care orders, and the needs and overall coordination of care is completed efficiently and in a timely manner to ensure the patient is prepared for surgery without delay. The liaison also assists the patient’s family members with technical assistance and patient’s status updates information while surgery is in progress.

Job Duties:

The Surgical Services Patient Liaison serves as the primary point of contact for surgery patients and their families on the day of surgery. This role coordinates communication between patients, families, surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and support staff to ensure all care orders and preparations are completed accurately and without delay. The liaison provides real‑time updates to families during surgery, offers basic technical assistance, and helps guide them through hospital processes. Strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment are essential.

Shift detail: 2nd shift, M - F / 11:00am - 19:30pm / occasional weekend coverage

Salary Details

Hourly rate is determined by years of experience relating to this role and internal equity within organization. Minimum rate starting at $17.35, max of salary range is $24.20.

Required Qualifications

• Require an associate degree in business administration, or related field. A high school diploma/GED equivalent and additional relevant administrative work experience can be considered on a year-for-year basis in lieu of degree requirement.
• Require a minimum of three (3) years of administrative or customer service-related work experience preferably in a hospital or outpatient healthcare setting.
• Require Basic Life Support/CPR (BLS/CPR) certification. Must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire/transfer date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Prefer basic working knowledge of commonly known computer applications, such as Microsoft Office.
• Prefer demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Prefer demonstrated ability to perform public speaking when needed,

2nd shift, M - F / 11:00am - 19:30pm / occasional weekend coverage

Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth.

Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America. In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact. Now it is your turn to see yourself here.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

was recently recognized again by ranking #1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10! Not only that, but SMH was also designated at a national "standout" hospital for earning top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures - an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of the 4000+ hospitals. Our system has also earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as these additional accolades: Gallup Great Workplace 2018; recipient of an "A" grade for Patient Safety. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is Magnet designated and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.

• Highest 5-Star rating from Medicare for quality and safety
• Straight "A's" for Patient Safety
• SMH is also listed among U.S. News “Best Hospitals for Maternity” for 2021-2022; the only hospital in the region to make the list.
• One of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals, 40 Top Teaching Hospitals and 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital
• Listed among U.S. News' 50 Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation Services and Specialized Urology Care, 2022 - 2023
• Forbes' Best Employers for Women
• Named among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek, 2019-2022

The Benefits Of Being The Best

Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:

Total Rewards Package

• Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
• Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
• Bereavement Leave
• Free Parking
• On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
• Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
• Direct Deposit
• Free Wellness Screening
• Free confidential counseling services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognition Programs
• Referral Programs
• Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/