at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, United States
Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
To perform organized clerical duties for Perioperative Evaluation and Preparation (PEP) Department.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides clerical support to assigned PEP Coordinators.
Schedule PEP calls with surgical patients in the appropriate appointment books.
Organize the flow of patient related materials through the department to assure appropriate testing and evaluations are completed.
Maintain an organized filing system.
Initiate requests for presurgical testing from outside testing facilities and physicians' offices.
Receive fax and incoming mail and distributes/files appropriately.
Receives and places calls and handles telephone requests with courtesy, tactfulness, and accuracy.
Provides phone support to Center for Surgical Optimization clinics as needed.
Maintains a neat, clean, hazard free working space at all times.
Maintains appropriate supplies in the department.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other caregivers, patients, or visitors.
Performs other related duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Proficiency in typing/computer data entry.
Two years' experience in reception, registration, business office, or related area.
An equivalent combination of experience and training may be substituted.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
None.
EEO Statement:
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
