Emergency Department Administrative Coordinator

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking an administrative support role at North Adams Regional Hospital's NAR Emergency Department. The position supports the healthcare team and performs duties in line with hospital policies and procedures.

Ideal candidates have secretarial or healthcare experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and coursework or training in medical terminology. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with bilingual abilities preferred.

Qualifications

• One year secretarial or clinical healthcare experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years secretarial or healthcare coursework required.
• One year relevant experience can substitute coursework.
• Familiarity with Meditech preferred.
• Medical terminology required or willingness to pursue as necessary.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and staff, both in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare team with duties per hospital policies.
• Interact professionally with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Promote patient safety with attention to accuracy.
• Maintain confidentiality per hospital policy.
• Adapt to changes in systems and procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years secretarial/healthcare coursework

One year relevant experience may substitute coursework

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Berkshire Health Systems is seeking an administrative support role at North Adams Regional Hospital's NAR Emergency Department. The position supports the healthcare team and performs duties in line with hospital policies and procedures.

Ideal candidates have secretarial or healthcare experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and coursework or training in medical terminology. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, with bilingual abilities preferred.