Operating Room Coordinator

Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Position Summary: 

• This position is responsible for the operating room front desk duties including inputting charges; scheduling the cases, communication duties associated with the Operating Room schedule and supply requisition, assisting the
  Buyer with inventory procurement, rectifying invoices, and maintaining par levels.

• Works with staff, physicians, and physician offices to insure that patients are served in the most timely and efficient manner possible.

• The position covers the desk and deals directly with the offices in regards to the daily schedule and availability of supplies.

• Responsible for producing and distributing reports and schedules as requested and in a timely fashion. 

• Ensures a professional and responsive atmosphere by greeting patients, visitors, staff, and physicians promptly
  and courteously.

• Refers to each individual by name when appropriate. Screens individuals by requesting to see identification or visitor pass.

• Accurately inputs charges.

• Maintains PAR levels of supplies, assists the Buyer with daily implant usage and replacement. Stocks supplies as
  needed.

• Demonstrates current competency in required skills so as to deliver a level of performance consistent with that
  outlined in unit specific performance standards.

• Remain aware of posted patient rights within the institution so as to ensure those rights are upheld at all times.
  Act as patients advocate as required.

• Develops and maintains good physician and physician office relationships by scheduling cases in a timely and efficient manner and answering phone on second ring.

• Accommodates all requests for service and immediately

Minimim:

• High School Graduate General Studies and 2 years of experience general secretarial or reception experience

Preferred:

• Hospital experience