Clinical Computer Coordinator - OR Support Services - F/T with Benefits Day

Hackensack Meridian Health - Edison, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Edison, NJ

Hospitals

About the position

The Clinical Computer Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health plays a crucial role in supporting the Perioperative and OR Scheduling databases. This position involves implementing and maintaining various databases, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and providing training to staff. The coordinator acts as a liaison between different departments and ensures accurate data entry and reporting within the operating room environment.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains the Perioperative and OR Scheduling databases (HSM, HBI, HEMM, HTM, etc).
• Tests and documents all database modifications (upgrades, new implementations, etc).
• Enters Inventory locations in HEMM.
• Troubleshoots hardware and software problems in the OR (HSM, HTM, PHS, PACS).
• Coordinates and provides computer training.
• Performs global updates and updates resource maps as needed.
• Assigns procedures to surgeons based on what was credentialed.
• Creates resource maps for new physicians and for new/additional procedures as needed.
• Reviews all items not found in the HSM database and enters new items according to policy.
• Performs OR charging functions as needed and reviews OR (Mediplex) charges before they are processed.
• Trains employees to perform OR charging and updates charging procedures as needed.
• Acts as a liaison to Finance, ISD, and Materials.
• Prints routine reports and creates new computer reports as needed for Perioperative databases (HSM, HBI, Surgery Compass, etc.).
• Reviews OR nursing data entry reports and makes corrections or has nursing make corrections as needed.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs and graduation from approved nursing school.
• Operating Room Nurse experience.
• Working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Office and ClinStar).
• Knowledge of daily OR operations.
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of 3-5 years Operating Room Nurse experience.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.