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Truman Medical Centers Perioperative Coordinator and Analyst in Kansas City, Missouri
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Perioperative Coordinator and Analyst
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
University Health 1 (UH1)
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
UH1 Operating Room UHTMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:
UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.
UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.
UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building , located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.
Job Description
Coordinates the scheduling of all surgical procedures and assists with clerical functions within the Department of Surgical Services. Works collaboratively with PAT RNs in documentation. Serves as a front-line representative for the organization. Communicates with the clinics and/or other sources to obtain demographic and financial information for the purpose of scheduling surgical procedures. Assists in obtaining and analyzing data for departmental process improvement and proved patient outcomes. Able to run various reports from the surgical scheduling system. Ensures supplies and instrumentation availability for scheduled surgeries. Performs standard and advanced secretarial duties under limited supervision. Requires extensive knowledge of department policies and procedures and operates under a high level of technical skills.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in surgery scheduling
3-5 years experience working in a fast paced office managing ever changing priorities
Good communication and customer service skills to gather and exchange information with patients, families, hospital staff members, physicians and clinics.
Independent thinking, ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, attention to detail, ability to handle multi-tasking and change in priorities.
Concise written communication skills and keyboarding skills required.
PC skills and experience with Windows and Microsoft office applications.
Requirements to remain in position:
- Completion of SurgiNet training
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in patient contact, hospital or office/clinic.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
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