Control Desk Coordinator

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•New Bedford, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented Control Desk Coordinator.

Requirements

Equal to completion of four years of high school plus additional specialized courses or training.
Completion and passing of the Medical Terminology course is required.
Working knowledge of computer applications, i.e. Word, Excel, database, order entry, etc. is required.
A minimum of one (1) year of related work experience in a hospital setting is required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the Manager, OR Control Desk or Designee, perform a variety of duties within and in support of the Perioperative Services Department including but not limited to: accurately schedule a variety of related procedures for the Perioperative Services according to established policies and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining all communication to and from the OR Control Desk, PreOp, Holding, PACU, Anesthesiologist in Charge, and other hospital departments.