Surgical Services Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of surgical services. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for care to patients in assigned units to ensure safe and appropriate medical care.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Certificate in Medical Terminology preferred
• Certificate in ICD-10 and CPT Coding preferred
• Will have experience at the director level leading surgical service growth strategies and operational improvements
• Will have a strong physician relationship track record
• Develop, secure approval of and administer department policies, procedures, and budget
• Prepare various departmental statistical reports to be submitted to Administration (services performed broken down by type of procedure, amount of time per case, C-Sections and call back)
• Current IL RN license State of IL, if applicable
• Strong collaborative and persuasive, consultative communication and conflict resolution skills

I am excited to be applying for the position of surgical services. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for care appropriate to the age of the patients/clients served (ie: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric).

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• BSN or RN with BS in Health related or Business field
• Possess a general knowledge of surgical procedures
• Other certifications based on clinical area supervised
• Member of professional organizations such as AORN preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines strongly preferred
• Knowledge of electronic medical record and billing systems preferred
• Bilingual (English and Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or Russian) preferred
• Current management experience in an Operating Room highly preferred

Please consider me for the surgical services opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for care based on the physical, psychosocial, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated leadership in strategic and business planning, performance improvement and achievement of results and change agent
• Remains current on management principles and patient care trends/models through continuing education, seminars and professional reading
• Membership in AORN preferred
• Medipac, PowerChart, and EPIC applications preferred
• Clinical laboratory experience with blood gas and electrolyte determination preferred
• Vocational/Technical Education
• Knowledge of quality and performance improvement activities (LEAN principles preferred)
• Prefer successful completion of state nurse aide course and/or OJT related to specific OR competencies with documentation

In response to your job posting for surgical services, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for care appropriate to the age of patients served on the unit as outlined in established procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Recent, relevant experience as an expert clinician preferred
• Previous experience with capital and operating budget development
• Able to effectively manage personal
• Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory agency requirements
• Knowledge and experience with Operating Room equipment and supplies
• Membership or participation in a national organization
• Able to handle multiple tasks and appropriately prioritize
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance to hospital policy

In response to your job posting for surgical services, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for care and maintain safety to the following scope of patients, but not limited to, the medical patient, the orthopedic patient, the pre and post-surgical patient, and the telemetry-monitored patient.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Exposure and knowledge of Surgical Service Line
• Perform management of department including supervising staff including employment, development and training, evaluating, employee relations, assigning, budgeting, working with physicians to determine needs, ordering equipment and supplies, and other duties
• Coordinate all surgical services supply systems
• Assist surgical team during operative procedures
• Keep the surgical area clean and organized for the surgical tech and the physician
• Assist the surgeon in the surgical procedure
• Ensure safe, quality surgical care to each patient
• Preparing the operating suite for surgical procedures