Perioperative Secretary - FT Days **MercyOne** 1 Positions ID: TRHEUS00605560MERCYO Posted On 08/21/2025 **Job Overview** **Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** Rotating Shift **Description:** At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home. In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence. Want to learn more about MercyOne Dubuque? Click here: Find a Location Dubuque, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Dubuque Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a **Perioperative Secretary** ! As a **Perioperative** **Secretary** at MercyOne, you will provide indirect care to surgical patients to ensure efficient patient flow and quality patient care. Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the Perioperative Secretary supports the daily operations and activity flow of the patient care area by performing a variety of administrative functions and acting as a central source of information for staff, physicians, patients, families and other departments. Responsible for scheduling operative procedures assuring that patient information, procedure, proper equipment and scheduling times are accurate and efficient. Maintains perioperative services database including file maintenance and performing internal audits. Generates reports from the perioperative scheduling system for analysis by Clinical Director or other Administrative Services. **Schedule:** + 40 hours per week. **General Requirements:** + Effectively utilize written and oral communication. + Write legibly. + Be assertive when necessary and as appropriate. + Able to function with frequent interruptions. + Possess high level of organizational skills. + Display effective communication with a polite, compassionate, caring attitude, and demonstrate responsiveness to needs of patients and families consistent with the Caring Model Principles. + Function as a receptionist for the nursing unit by screening and routing incoming calls and visitors. Communicates routine information to patients and visitors. + Schedules operative procedures utilizing the perioperative computer scheduling system assuring that patient information, procedure, proper equipment and scheduling times are accurate and efficient. + Maintain the cleanliness of the unit, ordering and stocking appropriate inventory of departmental supplies, and other activities. + Demonstrate specific customer focused behaviors and promote customer satisfaction consistent with the Mercy Customer Service Standards. + Maintains perioperative services database including file maintenance and performing internal audits. Develops and generates reports from the perioperative scheduling system for analysis by Clinical Director or other Administrative Services. + Promote and establish effective relationships within the department, with other departments, physicians, and with hospital guests and clients. + Take an active role in enhancing abilities to carry out job functions through professional/job related growth and development. + Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to the patient/family with respect to age specific and culturally sensitive needs as described in the department’s scope of service. + Meet core nursing competency requirements and unit-specific competencies upon hire and annually, as appropriate to job role. + Completes post op data entry for surgical procedure. + Maintains file updates on physician privileges and preference cards. + Sends electronic and paper surgery schedule to appropriate departments. + Performs data entry on the computer, answers phone calls, operates intercom system, receiving and delivering messages to physicians and staff. **Education:** + Associate’s degree in information technology, administration/healthcare, business or related field preferred or related discipline and/or equivalent experience in healthcare industry. + Software knowledge, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Outlook), required. + High level of computer competency required. + Medical Terminology required. + Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an administrative role. + Payroll experience preferred but not required. Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers (https://www.mercyone.org/careers/) to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. **Our Commitment** Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Primary Contact 1682448195899 Jessica Schleuning Talent Acquisition Partners, Human Resources 563-589-9671 Phone Phone Phone 563-589-9673 Fax jessica.schleuning@mercyhealth.com Email True True True **Job Details** Categories Clerical/Office Administration Health Care Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 1154 Job REQ # TRHEUS00605560MERCYONEENUS \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250821 End Date 20250921 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Experienced Set-up CNC Machinists Express Employment Professionals Garage Door Installer Express Employment Professionals CNC Operator Express Employment Professionals Electrical Maintenance Technicians - 2nd and 3rd S Express Employment Professionals Accounting Supervisor Honkamp, P.C. 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MercyOne also operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units, extensive outpatient rehabilitation services, home health care, retail pharmacy and a wide range of outpatient, community and business services. MercyOne’s 1,500 full- and part-time employees and medical staff of 230 care for more than 56,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and achieved Magnet designation, the gold standard of patient care, in 2004 and was redesignated a Magnet hospital for the fourth time in 2019. MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a ministry organization of Trinity Health based in Novi, Michigan. MercyOne is an organization that values and encourages diversity. To learn more about MercyOne and opportunities for employment, please see the postings listed on this site or visit our website mercyone.org.