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Billings Clinic Surgical Services OR Desk Unit Clerk in BILLINGS, Montana
You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.
And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!
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About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital.Learn more (https://www.billingsclinic.com/about-us/) about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.
Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.Click here (https://www.billingsclinic.com/careers/employee-benefits/) for more information ordownload the Employee Benefits Guide (https://ncstoragemlbillings.blob.core.windows.net/public/2021%20Billings%20Clinic%20Staff%20Benefits%20Guide.pdf) .
Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence
Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Click here (https://www.billingsclinic.com/campaign-landing-pages/magnet/) to learn more!
Pre-Employment Requirements
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Surgical Services OR Desk Unit Clerk
SURGICAL SERVICES (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)
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Shift: Day
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $23.92 - 29.90
The (OR) Surgical Services/Anesthesia Unit Clerk is responsible for assisting and supporting Surgical Services Leadership and Anesthesia team by organizing and coordinating the activities, resources, and workflow for the Operating Room. Provides support to monitor and continually assesses operating room workflow for efficient daily management of OR case schedule. Coordinates intradepartmental and interdepartmental communication for surgical patients and multidisciplinary OR team.
Essential Job Functions
• Responsible for assisting Leadership providing direction associated with the day-to-day operations. Assists as needed with work schedules and with daily assignments to ensure all Anesthesia requests are covered
• Acts as a resource to staff responding to procedural questions and assistance with problem resolution. Acts as a liaison with other departmental staff concerning equipment and/or supply issues. Provides advice concerning logistical support and product flow.
• Assists the Clinical Coordinator with the investigation and resolution of physician-related concerns or problems that may arise.
• Assists with assessing cleanliness, availability and proper working condition of equipment and supplies.
• Participates in and assists the Clinical Coordinator with developing departmental goals and objectives for daily OR operations
• Assists in monitoring surgery schedules to ensure operating rooms are equipped with appropriate supplies, equipment, and accessories.
• Assists the Clinical Coordinator in ensuring that the OR meets all regulatory and accreditation standards particularly as it relates to OR environment
• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality care.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own personal growth and development. Meets all system and departmental educational requirements.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance. Ensures staff compliance and adherence to the same.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed to meet the department/organization's needs.
• Performs clerical duties to maintain unit flow which may include paperwork coordination, supply ordering, electronic case scheduling, and daily quality checks.
• Utilizes electronic applications to support daily staff and patient workflow
• Effectively utilize phone systems. Answers telephone calls, responds to routine inquiries and relays other calls and messages promptly. Notifies appropriate personnel of requests.
• Interacts promptly with a polite, courteous, and helpful disposition to assist patients, family members, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient services
• Adheres to Billings Clinic safety standards, policies, and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues and initiates appropriate action.
• Assists with limited patient care duties
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed to meet the department/organization's needs.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance
Minimum Qualifications
Education
•High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
• 2 years OR experience or equivalent
• Demonstration of progressively more responsible work or prior experience in a leadership role
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Employees that require a licensed or certification must be properly licensed/certified and the licensure/certification must be in good standing.
Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more atwww.billingsclinic.com/aboutus (https://www.billingsclinic.com/about-us/)
Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.