Schedule:
- Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
- Monday - Friday
- No Weekends or Holidays
Position Summary
Columbus Community Hospital is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented
Surgical Services Coordinator to support the daily operations of Surgical Services. This role is responsible for coordinating and scheduling surgical and procedural cases, providing pre-procedure education and instructions to patients and families, and ensuring efficient administrative support for the department.
The Surgical Services Coordinator maintains surgical services data, statistics, and reports; oversees charge entry, charge capture, and analysis; manages supply inventory and ordering for office and lounge areas; and provides clerical and administrative support to the Surgical Services Director and leadership team. This position plays a key role in maintaining effective department operations while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, infection prevention standards, and attendance expectations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Coordinate and schedule surgical and procedural cases.
- Provide pre-procedure education and instructions to patients and their families.
- Maintain surgical services data, statistics, reports, and departmental records.
- Oversee charge entry, charge capture, reconciliation, and analysis.
- Manage office and lounge supply inventory and ordering.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot office equipment.
- Perform clerical and administrative support functions for Surgical Services.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- Participate in orientation, competency validation, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental activities.
- Exercise sound judgment and decision-making to support daily department operations.
- Collaborate effectively with the Surgical Services Director and leadership team.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain certification within three (3) months of hire.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and standard office equipment.
- Strong organizational, communication, time management, and multitasking skills.
Preferred
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in patient scheduling, insurance registration, clinical secretary duties, or related healthcare administrative responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting.
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, staff, patients, families, and leadership.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment.