Surgery Unit Coordinator, Periop Services, Full-Time
University of Miami

Job Info

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Shift: Full-Time (40 hrs. M-F ) Days, evenings

Work Location: UM Hospital -South UTower Periop Services

Answers telephone calls and routes or takes messages appropriately. Greets medical staff to include providing directions when needed. Preserves a clean, safe, and functional work area in the assigned unit. Maintains unit inventory and orders supplies when appropriate. Maintains equipment in good working order at all times. Prepares reports and enters data and information into applicable systems. Keeps leadership and managing staff informed on unit issues. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

N/A

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Proficiency in computer software (i.e., Microsoft Office)
• Ability to operate office related equipment (i.e., copier, fax machine, scanner, etc.)

Department Specific Functions

Promotes a calm, professional atmosphere that enhances productivity and a positive corporate image utilizing effective public relations and communications skills. Utilizes a calm, friendly, professional approach when communicating with supervisors, nurses, technicians, physicians, staff, and visitors. Demonstrates the ability to answer the department phones promptly, and professionally. Reports and prioritizes incoming messages accurately and forward the message to the appropriate person timely. Coordinates the ordering, maintenance of par levels, and delivery of unit-specific office, dietary, and patient care documentation forms as approved by the supervisor. Ensures a clean, safe, functional, and professional environment. Enters electronic work and repair requests on a timely basis. Prepares and updates the staff on-call lists on a timely manner, and accurately. Completes assigned tasks, and duties accurately and promptly. Maintains departmental employees' records. Updates personnel contact information as needed accurately. Greets vendors and verifies that they have the approved materials management badge for compliance with hospital policies. Keeps PPE areas well stocked with hair covers, shoe covers, cover-alls, and mask always. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
H4

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