JOB STATUS: Casual

General Definition and Scope of Job

The Surgical Clerk/Scheduler is an ancillary nursing team member who functions under the direct guidance of the Charge Nurse and Director/ Manager of Surgical Services. The Clerk/ Scheduler will perform tasks related to the optimal functioning of the nursing staff and patients. Duties consist of the following:

• Computer data entry activities including daily, monthly and yearly stats concerning all aspects of surgical procedures
• Ordering and checking in of all office supplies in the Surgical Services Department
• Building of the daily Surgical Services employee call schedule
• Scheduling of all surgical procedures to be done in Surgery Department and assist as needed with scheduling in Endoscopy and Outpatient Procedure Room
• Open and active communication with Surgery Manager for coordination of block time scheduling for Surgeons and interaction with Inventory Coordinator for needed special equipment.
• The Clerk/ Scheduler works directly with other hospital departments, ordering equipment, tests and needed maintenance along with coordinating patient needs.
• They also work directly with other hospitals and doctor offices obtaining accurate patient information to be entered into the computer to build a daily Surgical Schedule.

What are the Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements?

• Current High School Diploma or GED.
• CNA or MA preferred.
• CPR required within 90 days of hire.
• Computer knowledge and experience required.
• Completion of a formal unit clerk training program or equivalent.
• Ability to successfully complete the general orientation.
• Ability to successfully complete the unit competency inventory/staff development plan.
• Experience using fax machines, intercoms, and multiple telephone lines.
• Able to read, write, and speak the English language effectively.

What are the Critical Demands of the Job?

• Ability to lift floor to waist level – 15 lbs.
• Ability to lift waist level and above – 10 lbs.
• Ability to carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Frequent and prolonged standing and walking.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and reaching forward.

What are the Working Conditions?

• Work performed in a pleasant, progressive, acute care environment committed to family centered care.
• Must be able to move from one task to another in an efficient manner.
• Must be able to use time efficiently.
• Unpredictable mealtimes. Breaks and lunches are scheduled around patient needs.
• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens or other infectious diseases.
• Must be able to tolerate wearing protective gear (including, but not limited to, barrier gloves, moisture impervious lab coats, protective eyewear, and face shields).
• Conditions may be stressful at times.

North Ottawa Community Hospital is an 81-bed, acute care hospital located in Grand Haven, Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan. We are a community health care system with a variety of inpatient, outpatient and support service. Affiliate organizations strengthen our seamless delivery of care, by transforming us into a health care delivery system.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Medical Assistant
• Nurse Aide Registry
• Basic Life Support (CPR)