Clerical Coordinator - Operating Room

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

62d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Clerk functions as a member of the Surgical Services team by performing clerical, receptionist and computer data processing activities as required to ensure efficient operation of Surgical Services. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a Medical Assistant, Unit Coordinator or similar training program preferred.
• Previous clerical experience in the healthcare field preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
• Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
• Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
• Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
• Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from a Medical Assistant, Unit Coordinator or similar training program preferred.
• Previous clerical experience in the healthcare field preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED