The Surgery Support Specialist assists the Director of Perioperative Services in the operational management in cost containment within the fiscal budget.  In addition, this position assists the Director of Perioperative Services in the provision of timely and appropriate in the most cost-effective manner.

1. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• assists in monitoring consignment
• maintain availability of specialty supplies required for surgery
• coordination of daily surgery charges
• maintain statistical reports, all surgery logs and maintaining CDM as required by the Director of Perioperative Services

Education/Training/Experience

High School graduate or equivalent

Previous Perioperative services support experience preferred

Basic knowledge of medical terminology, purchasing procedures, surgery charge functions, budget development/monitoring and policy & procedure development

Excellent telephone communication skills required

Advance computer skills