EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current CA Nursing License
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Pre-Op/PACU
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient
• Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
• Ability to care for patients with changing medical priorities and ability to respond accordingly
• Knowledge base to recognize, evaluate, solve problems and correct errors
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing condition of the patient when needed
• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and fellow employees. (TEAMWORK)
• Strong customer service skills
• Demonstrate accountability, creativity, innovation and be receptive to change
• Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology

Required Skills Required Experience

• Previous experience working in an ambulatory surgical setting preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Associates degree or equivalent experience or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties

EXPERIENCE:

• One year of experience in an office environment or data entry role preferred
• System Implementation Preferred

KNOWLEDGE:           

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of customer service

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong administrative skills including attention to detail, organization in a fast paced corporate environment
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with internal departments and customers
• Ability to communicate precise information to customers relating to their account
• Ability to work well in a team environment and develop relationships with internal departments to resolve disputes and outstanding issues quickly
• Self-starter who takes initiative
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality