Surgical Liaison

What You Will Do Must exhibit competency in working with patients of various age groups to demonstrate the mission, vision and values of UHCMC, as well as facilitate customer satisfaction through interactions with patients, guests, physicians and employees. Provide patient and hospital information to the community and other hospital personnel paying close attention the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). Provide information via direct contact or by phone. Demonstrate knowledge and use of available resources and communication tools. Maintain awareness, organization, and control of reception desk and surrounding area. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Education High School Equivalent / GED (Required) Work Experience 1+ years experience in a patient care environment. (Required) and Physician’s office or clinical area (Preferred) and Clinical/secretarial experience (Required) and Medical terminology (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision (Required proficiency) Good oral and written communication skill (Required proficiency) Ability to cope with stressful situations and adjust to varying workloads (Required proficiency) Proficient use of computers, copiers, fax machines 30 WPM (Required proficiency) Excellent customer service skills (Required proficiency) Reading and comprehension competency (Required proficiency) Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision (Required proficiency) Good oral and written communication skills (Required proficiency) Ability to cope with stressful situations and adjust to varying workloads (Required proficiency) Telephone (Required proficiency) Intercom system (Required proficiency) Pager (Required proficiency) Computer terminal (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Holder of current Ohio Limited Practice Permit (Required) Physical Demands Standing Occasional Walking Occasional Sitting Constantly Lifting Rarely 20 lbs Carrying Rarely 20 lbs Pushing Rarely 20 lbs Pulling Rarely 20 lbs Climbing Rarely 20 lbs Balancing Rarely Stooping Rarely Kneeling Rarely Crouching Rarely Crawling Rarely Reaching Rarely Handling Occasionally Grasping Occasionally Feeling Rarely Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently Travel Requirements 10% #J-18808-Ljbffr University Hospitals