Perioperative Clerk
Job Summary :
This position reflects the mission, vision and values of Westchester Medical Center Health Network and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines. The purpose of this position is to provide collaboration with physician, nurses and other healthcare workers within our dept. The employee is responsible for answering phones, ordering supplies and transcribing orders given by physicians.
Responsibilities :
- Communicates clearly and effectively with nurses, administration, and physicians
- Maintains patients files
- Prepares patient treatment charts
- Updates patient information
- Schedules appointments
- Answers telephones, orders supplies and enters physician orders
- Handles administrative duties and provides back-up support with additional functions as required
- Must develop and foster excellent client and staff relations
- Performs other functions as required and trained to perform
Qualifications / Requirements :
Experience :
Working knowledge of hospital organization and proceduresExcellent listening and communication skillsStrong strategic thinking and decision-making abilitiesConflict resolution skills and ability to maintain personal composure when priorities quickly changeAble to multi-task, and be goal and detail orientedWorks well under pressure and deadlinesStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsMust develop and foster excellent client and staff relationsAble to work independentlyDemonstrates a positive attitude and overall pleasant demeanorFull command, verbal and written, of the English language. Multilingual a plusStrong computer skills including Microsoft Office with a strong aptitude of ExcelUnderstands customer service as it relates to position and delivery of careEducation :
Licenses / Certifications :
High School or GED; prior experience in healthcare fieldOther :
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