The Surgery Secretary assists in the maintenance of the surgery schedule through computer logging and scheduling as needed. He/she is responsible for assisting in maintaining the communication function of the control desk and performs assigned clerical duties of the Surgery Department. He/She will assist in receptionist secretarial and requisitioning functions for the department. This person is able to provide the Operating Room with continual updated surgery scheduling information on a daily basis and is available to assist with special projects as necessary. He/She performs miscellaneous duties related and other duties as assigned. He/She reports to the nurse in charge of Surgery who reports to the Manager of Surgery for Surgical Services. The requirements for this position are: keyboard and computer trained able to function with little supervision in a complex stressful setting able to move quickly in response to emergency situations in the Operating Room and do other duties as requested or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Licenses and Certifications Required
None
Educational Requirements
High School/GED with completion of Medical Terminology preferred or equivalent work experience.
Experience Requirements
Ward Secretary experience in an acute hospital setting is desirable.
Special Skills or Training Requirements
Must have computer skills/ understanding of Excel/ Microsoft word ability to run graphs as requested.
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