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Perioperative Support Coordinator in Pittsfield, Massachusetts at Berkshire Health Systems

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Berkshire Health Systems
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States
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Job Description

Perioperative Support Coordinator

  • DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION
    • The Perioperative Support Coordinator collaborates with the clinical team to coordinate all aspects of patient care and transition out of the hospital setting. The Perioperative Support Coordinator is responsible for performing duties related to patient admission, transfer, and discharge, communication with patients, guests and staff, electronic health records maintenance, and other duties of a clerical nature. A prime importance to this position is the ability to maintain control and order under stressful conditions and periods of high unit activity, while utilizing effective and respectful communication with patients, families, and the health care team.
  • POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
    • Experience:
      • Minimum of one year secretarial experience or clinical experience in a healthcare facility preferred
    • Education and Training:
      • Two years secretarial or healthcare related college coursework required. One year relevant experience can be substituted for coursework.
    • License, Certification & Registration:
      • None.
    • Other Requirements:
      • Strong computer skills is required and a familiarity with Meditech is preferred.
      • Medical terminology required or willingness to pursue as necessary.
      • Ability to consistently interact in a professional manner with patients, families, physicians, other members of the healthcare team, community offices and agencies.
      • Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational skills necessary to complete complicated and multiple tasks accurately and concurrently.
      • Must have ability to accept and facilitate changes within systems, work methods, policies, procedures, etc.
      • Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to maintain congenial and calm composure in stressful environment.
      • Must have ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with hospital policy and various regulations.
      • Must possess ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff, both in writing and speech, with or without use of prosthesis.
      • Bilingual skills consistent with patient population are preferred.
      • Must possess the ability to promote patient safety with detail to accuracy. Strong computer skills is required and a familiarity with Meditech is preferred.
      • Assures compliance with unit-specific scope of practice in accordance with job description.

Job Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201, United States

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