Invasive Cardiovascular Services Coordinator- Full Time-Day

Description

SUMMARY : Assumes responsibility, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Cath

Lab, for the coordination of all clerical and scheduling activities in the Cath

Lab. Often the first contact of the Cath Lab and the Medical Center,

represents both in a professional, courteous and efficient manner.

Responsibility I

1. Schedules, organizes and standardizes secretarial area to facilitate smooth workflow.

Responsibility II

2. Coordinates Cath Lab patient services according to department procedures. Maintains continuing

knowledge of all department procedures so that the scheduling and coordination of tests performed within the department and with other departments in the Medical Center are accomplished in an efficient manner

Responsibility III

3. Assumes responsibility for Cath Lab office area of department to ensure patients and families are

served in a welcoming and professional manner. Effectively exchanges information in a

professional and courteous manner with supervisors, co-workers, physicians, patients and all

hospital guests so as to ensure the highest quality of services provided.

Responsibility IV

4. Compiles daily departmental services information for accurate patient account charge entry,

verification of procedures and efficient patient throughput.

Responsibility V

5. Performs duties necessary to appropriately request and obtain required records to expedite patient

care. Coordinates the completion of additional imaging testing as required by angiographer.

Responsibility VI

6. Maintains procedural logs and statistical data

Responsibility VII

7. Integrates self into department’s organizational structure and actively participates in department’s daily activities to ensure timely delivery of appropriate and high quality services .

Responsibility VIII

8. Guest Relations : Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family

members, visitors and medical center personnel as defined in the philosophy of Vassar Brothers Medical Center

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Requires high school or equivalent; general knowledge of high school subject matter possibly including sciences. One year of college or specialized post-high school

training in medical terminology and medical office procedures preferred.

Experience : Requires a minimum of one year of Cath Lab clerical experience with knowledge of

processes, procedures and different modalities.

License : N / A.

Working Conditions :

Manual : significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational : Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort : Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment : Generally pleasant working conditions

Company : Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit : 960

Department : Invasive Cardio Lab

Exempt : No

Salary Range : $17.60 - $33.48 Hourly