Cardiology Unit Coordinator: Patient Flow & Support

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Unit Coordinator – Intermediate Cardiology to support a busy cardiology unit. You will coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers, and liaise with patients, families, and clinicians to ensure smooth patient flow.

Daily activities include using provider order entries, bed tracking, and nursing call systems. Strong customer service, basic computer skills, and clear English communication are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Basic familiarity with computers; ability to navigate basic web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient flow through the unit and coordinates admissions with admitting, nursing staff and admission facilitator.
• Answers patient call lights promptly and responds within scope of role per standards.
• Uses information systems for unit operations; serves as point person for IS issues.
• Maintains equipment logs and coordinates purchases for patient care needs; ensures unit equipment is maintained.
• Manages patient valuables program and maintains tracking logs; reports unresolved losses.

Skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Written English

Oral communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Unit Coordinator – Intermediate Cardiology to support a busy cardiology unit. You will coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers, and liaise with patients, families, and clinicians to ensure smooth patient flow.

Daily activities include using provider order entries, bed tracking, and nursing call systems. Strong customer service, basic computer skills, and clear English communication are required.