Connors 8 North Unit Coordinator BWH

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 53,239,000 - 76,162,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. seeks an administrative support specialist to assist unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff in an inpatient setting. You will coordinate patient flow, admissions, discharges and transfers, and deliver outstanding service for every customer interaction.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, patient greeting, EMR data entry, scheduling, and collaboration with nursing to ensure smooth operations across departments.

Qualifications

• Administrative support experience is required (1–2 years).
• Proficiency in MS Office and office procedures.
• Knowledgeable about medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff.
• Greet patients and visitors professionally and route inquiries.
• Enter admissions, discharges and transfers into the EMR accurately.
• Schedule consultations, tests and patient transport; coordinate with multiple departments.
• Support payroll duties or staffing coordination as needed; assist unit secretaries.

Skills

Administrative support

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Provides administrative support to unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff in an inpatient unit, functioning as the liaison between the patient, visitors and the clinicians. Expected to effectively organize priorities, complete tasks on time and to manage confidential patient information. Responsible for partnering with nursing to coordinate the day-to-day patient flow including communication to key players regarding patient admissions, discharges and transfers. Also expected to provide outstanding services for every customer interaction. Actual job duties may vary by department.

Essential Function

• Performs clerical and other duties to assist in the general administration of the floor or unit.
• Greets and interacts with patients, families, visitors and coworkers in person and via communication tools in a professional manner.
• Receives, prioritizes, organizes and manages information at the central nursing station, and throughout the unit.
• Schedules consultations, tests, procedures, and patient transport to other departments.
• Enters into electronic medical record accurate and timely information about admissions, discharges and transfers to facilitate efficient patient throughput.
• Contacts ancillary service departments to obtain equipment, services and supplies; tracks status and location; uses designated process for identifying and facilitating repairs.
• May assist manager with payroll duties or scheduling of staff, or supervision of unit secretaries.
• Duties may vary by department.

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Certified Health Unit Coordinator - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) preferred

Experience

Administrative support experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with office procedures and equipment, i.e., filing, copying, scanning, printing, and faxing.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to proofread and edit written documents.
• Ability to use the phone system.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral skills.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Additional Job Details

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 45 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

Pay Range $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the RehabilitationAct of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s ReadjustmentAct of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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