Lead Surgery Associate - Day Shift, Part Time

Adventist Health • Ukiah, CA

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About The Position

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956. We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center. Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year. We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast. Job Summary: Schedules surgical procedures, based on physician instructions. Generates and distributes surgery schedules to selected departments throughout the facility. Assumes responsibility for telephone communications and general clerical functions. Corresponds with assigned charge nurses to ensure fluency of scheduled surgical cases and overall throughput of the day.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree in healthcare or equivalent combination of education/related experience
• Five years' technical experience

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate files, nursing unit correspondence, forms and logs.
• Maintains and distributes up-to-date reports, stats and other resources, as requested.
• Develops accurate case schedules and distributes to units for daily planning.
• Provides medical and nursing staff with data in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with nursing units to optimize throughput and overall care quality.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of ongoing operative information systems to ensure operational efficiency.
• Answers phones and provides reports to appropriate personnel.
• Dispatches phone calls, prioritizing nursing department needs.
• Discusses patient scheduling and special needs with charge nurses.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED