PAS Resource Specialist

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide reception, operations, and administrative support of the Perioperative Division, primarily at South OR but may be requested to float within the division.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a medical office setting, including high-volume direct patient contact, scheduling of appointments and obtaining managed care authorizations.
• The candidate must have a thorough knowledge of PAS policies and procedures.
• Candidates will have demonstrated advanced PAS user skills as well as extensive knowledge of integrated care at OHSU.
• Proficient secretarial abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or certificate in office occupations or office technology or a bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of medical/surgical terminology.
• Familiarity with the functionings of the Perioperative Department.
• Proficient knowledge of computer applications MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational support for the OR front desk team; including coordinating the surgery schedule, transportation of surgery patients, scheduling add-on cases, facilitating and communicating with multi- disciplinary team members key and vital operational information.
• Supporting the OR Charge Nurse to operationalize daily needs and functions of the OR, as well as, utilizing OHSU computer programs.
• Answering multi-line phones; directing calls; making calls to communicate to other areas of the hospital; attending to visitors; attending to staff.
• Coordinating the transportation of specimen, blood products, and labs in and out of the unit;
• Delivering information and/or materials and/or equipment directly to the Operating Room suites;
• Provides coordinating of supplies, trays, and equipment entering and leaving the unit.
• Acts as an intermediary between third party vendors and surgeons. Directs providers to their operating rooms and provides current projected start times for all staff and surgeons throughout the day. Obtains loaner equipment from off-site companies when equipment constraints arise.
• Fills in for other PAS Resource Specialists at SOR, DCH when employees are absent. Provides expertise on Epic and surgical systems when necessary. Acts as sole administrator for CHH Operating Rooms. Creates documents through Office 365 tracking individual surgeon times as well as In-Service flyers for nursing staff.

What This Job Offers

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