Benefits:

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Position Overview

The Unit Clerk prepares and oversees the inputting of itemized charges into the patient chart. This position also serves as the hospital liaison for incoming communications and a resource model for other team members. The position is regularly scheduled Monday through Friday on the day shift.

Essential Job Functions

The Operating Room Clerk is regularly responsible for researching, locating, calculating, and inputting itemized charges related to each surgery

In addition, the Operating Room Clerk must communicate accurately while surgery is in progress

Enters daily O.R. schedule into the computer system, distributes the schedule to appropriate units/departments, and updates the schedule as changes occur;

Enters the O.R. staffing schedule into appropriate computer application and maintains records;

Uses O.R. intercom system to coordinate clinical needs as directed by physicians or clinical personnel

Performs related, routine clerical duties as required and establishes/implements follow-up procedures as necessary;

Uses O.R. intercom system to coordinate clinical needs as directed by physicians or clinical personnel

Submits the daily on-call schedule

Maintains Operating Room departmental logs and filing system

Performs related work as required

Assist in scheduling, including scheduling emergency surgeries, calling the surgical team, and coordinating the activities on the unit:

Communicates to physician staff any changes to the O.R. schedule

Calls appropriate units to prepare patients who are scheduled for surgical procedures

Communicates technical patient care data on a stat basis to and from nurses, physicians/surgeons, operating room technicians, laboratory staff, pharmacists, admitting staff and other hospital personnel involved with the patient

Schedule surgeries using Electronic Health Records; coordinate external vendors and multiple physicians, including anesthesia support as required

Balance the schedule to support the need for elective cases and add on cases daily

Serves as the hub of unit communication for the Operating room department :

Serves as unit receptionist, greeting and directing individuals arriving in the operating room

Answers the telephone promptly using appropriate etiquette to project a professional caring attitude

Maintains required tracking logs and activity sheets for the Operating room

Pages physicians and anesthesia providers and forwards responding calls as directed by the healthcare team members

Prepare data, including case information, and provide reports as required or requested

Assists Manager with record keeping for repair maintenance log

Communicates effectively with team, compliance, departments, and clinical staff

Meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards set by the direct manager

Engages in implementing process improvement initiatives by recognizing revenue enhancement opportunities

Maintains the fiscal integrity of the unit and hospital by accurately entering charges on patient accounts for services rendered by Insight clinicians

Submits charges for accurate and timely billing, as required

Enters charges for patient care as required

Enters patient supply, time, and labor charges for O.R. into the computer system for billing purposes

Locates, researches, and calculates accurate patient charges on miscellaneous supply items and reports frequently used items to the O.R. Business Manager and Materials Management so that a unique charge number can be established

Maintains department charge master files

Verifies and documents that all O.R. services and supplies are charged to patients accurately by verifying charge documents to schedules/logs

Ensures that care is provided and documented for all patients

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology experience required

Previous experience in a hospital (operating room) setting preferred-2 years

Benefits

Seven paid holidays

Sick and vacation after waiting period

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability

401k with employer contribution

Pay in Lieu of Benefits option offered

Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.