I work in the billing department of a major medical facility. The

Surgery Area Manager is in the habit of posting the schedule, along with informational notes, next to the time clock.

Monday, the message read: PLEASE remember, it is very important to count instruments, etc., before closing the patient! Thanks, Kevin.

Tuesday, the message was: Notice: We seem to be missing some stethoscopes….

Vocabulary Help

  • billing department – departamento de faturas
  • manager – gerente
  • miss – dar falta de
  • post – divulgar
  • schedule – agenda
  • surgery – cirurgia