Unit Coordinator | University Operating Room | Fulltime | Days

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The OR Coordinator performs all routine clerical tasks and schedules all exams/procedures for inpatient and outpatient surgical cases. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The OR Coordinator performs all routine clerical tasks and schedules all exams/procedures for inpatient and outpatient surgical cases. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do

• As initial patient liaison, coordinates all patient care procedures via telephone communications and direct patient contact for inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures.
• Reviews, retrieves, enters and maintains patient care information.
• Performs general clerical duties for the department.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures related to the area of responsibility.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years Healthcare environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of general business operations and scheduling.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials such as reports for 1st case start times, room turnovers, etc.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations acquired either through work experience or education, required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work in collaborative manner with surgeons, anesthesia personnel and support departments.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of own and others' work flow.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Must maintain confidentiality of personal and sensitive data.
• Skilled in attention to detail.
• Ability to think through routine to moderately complex situations.
• Understands DNV regulations and promotes compliance with all requirements.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• There are no lead or supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: light work - exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The conditions to which the Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Work Experience:

Healthcare environment

Certifications:

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.