- Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
- Communicates professionally using the SUCCESS Standards.
- Schedules all Surgical Services procedures and preop education appointments and communicates to appropriate departments.
- Communicates need for tests and requests for patient information to appropriate departments/personnel.
- Performs clerical activities as needed by the unit.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
- Utilizes nursing documentation forms/computer according to hospital/unit policy and guidelines within Unit Secretary scope of practice.
- Compiles and collates patient information for the day and checks for completeness of patient chart.
- Compiles and distributes the preliminary OR schedule to appropriate departments.
- Assures the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of all patients.
- Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the Medical Center.
- Performs efficiently in emergency situations following established policy and procedure under the direction of the RN.
- Maintains all unit specific and educational requirements.
- Attends unit staff meetings as appropriate.
- Performs appropriately and accepts responsibility for delegated duties.
- Participates in unit quality improvement program as directed.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills using lines of authority appropriately.
- Communicates patient problems, concerns using appropriate lines of authority in a timely and effective manner.
- Previous clerical experience required. Healthcare and/or hospital experience, preferred.
- Adequate typing skills, legible handwriting and knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of operative procedures preferred.
- Experience with computer entry and word processing, required.
- High School diploma or GED, required.
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Perioperative Secretary
1 week ago
Tri City Healthcare District Oceanside, United StatesJob Locations: US-CA-Oceanside Overview: · Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County's coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City ...
perioperative secretary - Oceanside, United States - Tri-city Medical Center
Description
Overview
Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County's coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community.
Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City's Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities' pressing health and social needs.
Position Summary :
Primary function is to facilitate the daily operations of surgical services, including scheduling, logging, communication, printing of required documents, and entry of audit data. The Perioperative Secretary performs primary clerical duties and other duties as assigned within Surgical Services. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patients'/caregivers' rights, as identified within the institution.
Major Position Responsibilities :
The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Qualifications:
Education:
Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work.
*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted. Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.
