Surgical Booking Coordinator

Job description

• DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
• The Surgical Coordinator for Surgical Services performs multiple clerical/secretarial duties and acts as a receptionist to patients, patient’s significant other, physicians, personnel, and salespersons within the Crane Center for Day Surgery under the direction of the Vice President of Surgical or designee.
• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
• Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years clerical experience medical terminology and knowledge of surgical procedures/instrumentation/equipment desired.
• Familiarity with computers preferred compiling statistics.
• Education and Training:
• Associate degree in secretarial program preferred or equivalent experience.
• License, Certification & Registration:
• None.
• Other Requirements:
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills both written and oral, plus organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize numerous tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with patients/families, surgeons office staff and BMC departments in a gracious, polite and respectful manner.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to problem solve in conjunction with other team members.
• Must demonstrate professional behavior and appearance.