Surgical Services Administration Coordinator
Martinsburg, WV 
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Provides and/or coordinates all clerical/administrative services for Surgical Services (OR, ODS, PACU, Anesthesia, Central Sterile). Schedules all procedures performed in the Department of Surgery, serving as the liaison between Surgical Services and all physician offices and Nursing units. Acts as computer resource for Surgical Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. BCLS Certification.

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year of clerical/secretarial experience required.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Active WV Notary Public appointment or willing to apply within one year of employment preferred.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Coordinates the computer processes necessary to maintain Surgery's computerized scheduling system.

2. Schedules all procedures performed in the Department of Surgery.

3. Keeps all surgery blocks updated in system with changes.Coordinates patient flow in collaboration with the outpatient and surgical departments.

4. Audits Billing Audit Report (BAR) reports and rejections.

5. Performs clerical/administrative duties for entire Surgical Services department.

6. Handles payroll/time sheet computation/verification as well as absentee and FMLA record keeping for Surgery staff.

7. Provides surgeon reports as requested.

8. Serves as computer resource for department, including MediTech team leader, testing MediTech upgrades, computer competencies for staff, orienting new RN's to MediTech system/screens, minor computer repairs/fixes.

9. Processes phone communication of assigned area efficiently and in a courteous manner.

10. Maintains Corporate Compliance Gift Log Book, Physician Delineations book, and all other Policy Books for department.

11. Acts as department resource by being of assistance and providing reassurance to patients and patient's families.

12. Provides Notary Public services for surgical patients, as requested.

13. Assists in patient and specimen transport and in OPS epidural cases, as requested.

14. Demonstrates good organizational and time management skills to effectively balance patient treatment needs, documentation, and educational requirements.Manages time effectively to maximize the volume of patients.

15. Follows hospital, state and federal guidelines for ensuring safe environment for workers, patients and public.Maintains compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures for safety, security, and infection control (hand washing and adherence to isolation procedures).Including privacy, patient confidentiality and HIPAA.

16. Ensures the facilities and equipment for patient services is maintained to promote comfort, efficiency and safety for patients and staff.Documents and reports malfunctioning equipment immediately to appropriate management staff.

17. Adheres to all corporate responsibility policies and procedures in dealing with vendors or other outside representatives regarding acceptance of gifts or the appearance of inappropriate behavior.

18. Communicates and interacts with patients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for the individuals' need(s).

19. Obtains work related annual education and competencies education on a yearly basis.Utilizes that knowledge in the development and improvement of staff and treatments, promoting high standards of patient care and support services.

20. Actively participates in in-services, staff meetings, continuing education courses, hospital wide committees and other meetings as needed or required.

21. Participates in Quality initiatives to help assess and improve the services provided and compliance with regulatory requirements. Reports results to appropriate administrative levels.

22. Performs and/or coordinates safe and efficient repair and maintenance of equipment and instruments, maintaining Preventative Maintenance and Safety records.

23. Completes and maintains records of periodic environmental tests.

24. Maintains tissue implant logs.

25. Oversees Central Sterile Processing Dept. proper completion of daily sterilizer logs through review and approval sign off.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to waist.

2. Stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

3. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 11-12hour shift.

4. Carry items of up to 20 pounds.

5. Must meet Department of Labor'sMEDIUMduty standard (MEDIUM WORK-exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. This position may require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Able to wear latex or vinyl gloves, with frequent changes and hand washing.

2. Able to tolerate working with and around noxious odors.

3. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

4. Maintains knowledge in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center:

72 BMC Nursing Operating Room

Address:

2500 Hospital Drive

Martinsburg

West Virginia
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1 year
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