Coordinator Surgical Services FT McAllen

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure surgeons' needs are met for an efficient and pleasant surgeon experience in the surgical services department. Responsible for coordinating the overall activities of the various surgical service lines with specific focus on neurosurgery, general surgery and orthopedics.

Assist the Chief of Surgery and the Director, Surgical Services in facilitating the coordination of systematic organization within Surgical Services by gathering surgeon preferences in order to support a pleasant surgeon experience and the delivery of cost effective, efficient and quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with surgeons of each service line.
• Collaborates with the Chief of Surgery and Surgical Services leadership to coordinate the procurement of supplies, equipment and instruments based on surgeon preferences and ensures requested supplies are available when they are needed.
• Coordinates with the Chief of Surgery and Surgical Services staff to understand supply requirements for new procedures, equipment and surgeons.
• Coordinates with Chief of Surgery and Surgical Services leadership to ensure the surgery preference card system is appropriately configured.
• Supports the Chief of Surgery and Surgical Services leadership by assisting in development of process flows (data analytics, reporting, business plans, and surgeon on-boarding).
• Collaborates with Chief of Surgery and Surgical Services leadership to generate dashboard reports.
• Assist with meeting preparations such as PowerPoint presentations, handouts and information boards.
• Work with the entire Surgical Services team for continuous quality improvement and the efficient operations of the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or Higher Education.
• Preferred Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program or 3-5 years of experience performing surgical technologist duties or completion of a military surgical technology program or Minimum 3-5 years OR experience.
• Current BLS Certification
• Must demonstrate organization skills.
• Must be an out-going, energetic and pleasant person able to work with surgeons and staff in a high-demand, at times, high-stress environment while maintaining a good attitude and cheerful demeanor.
• Must have a good understanding of how a surgery department and surgical information systems function and can be configured for high performance and satisfaction.
• Preferred two or more years experience in surgery inventory management or related experience.
• Clinical experience with surgeons and surgical services supplies, instruments and equipment is preferred.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• High School diploma, GED, or Higher Education required.
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA or ARC, for Healthcare Provider's Program.
• Proficient with computers and software applications including Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Surgical Information Systems and concepts.