Lead Surgery Associate, Full Time, Day Shift, St Helena

Adventist Health • Napa, CA

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About The Position

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena
Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care.
We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices
with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and
Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer
Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a
charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure,
rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend
getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

Job Summary:

Schedules surgical procedures, based on physician instructions. Generates and
distributes surgery schedules to selected departments throughout the facility.
Assumes responsibility for telephone communications and general clerical
functions. Corresponds with assigned charge nurses to ensure fluency of
scheduled surgical cases and overall throughput of the day.

Nice To Haves

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree in healthcare or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Five years' technical experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate files, nursing unit correspondence, forms and logs. Maintains and distributes up-to-date reports, stats and other resources, as requested.
• Develops accurate case schedules and distributes to units for daily planning. Provides medical and nursing staff with data in a timely manner. Collaborates with nursing units to optimize throughput and overall care quality.
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of ongoing operative information systems to ensure operational efficiency.
• Answers phones and provides reports to appropriate personnel. Dispatches phone calls, prioritizing nursing department needs. Discusses patient scheduling and special needs with charge nurses.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED