Operating Room Communication Specialist

Surgical Front Desk Coordinator

Provides proper and efficient communication for the surgical front desk areas. Coordinates all front desk functions. Provides assistance to the charge nurse, staff, and surgeons. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in secretarial/receptionist in a hospital or doctor's office

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of college

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and successful completion of a course in medical terminology or equivalent experience

Certification Summary

• No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Accurate word processing at 65 words per minute
• Ability to communicate effectively with public, surgeons, and staff and manage the telephone in a diplomatic and tactful manner
• Ability to work under stressful conditions

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates communication for the operating room and special procedures.
• Schedules cases and performs tasks related to daily operations of Surgical Services.
• Reconciles daily and monthly statistics.
• Orders and stocks office and lounge supplies.
• Escorts families back to room after procedures begin.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Administrative Support