Coordinator of Surgical Waiting Area - 40hrs/week, DAYS

Albany Medical Center • City of Albany, NY

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About The Position

The Coordinator Surgical waiting area role applies specialized knowledge to provide administrative support for effective operation of the Perioperative care Unit/Ambulatory Surgery Unit functions within a designated department. Job Description • Greets customers/patients in a friendly and professional manner • Answers and routes incoming calls as appropriate • Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written to all surgical team. • Requires multi-tasking capabilities • Requires adherence to strict confidentiality guidelines

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent plus at least 2 years applicable experience, or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree with 1-year applicable experience or combination of some college and 1-year experience
• Working knowledge of computer-based application and strong PC/keyboard skills.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to use sound judgment in decision making.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated time management skills.
• Ability to handle high workload volume.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
• Ability to be flexible and demonstrated ability to be adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers/patients in a friendly and professional manner
• Answers and routes incoming calls as appropriate
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written to all surgical team.
• Requires multi-tasking capabilities
• Requires adherence to strict confidentiality guidelines

Benefits

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees