Emergency Department Operations Coordinator

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in the greater Boston area is seeking a part-time ED administrative assistant to support the emergency department with vital clerical duties, data entry, and patient liaison tasks. You will handle medical records, transcription of orders, scheduling, inventory, and coordination of transport, working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with rotating shifts.

The role requires strong organization, computer skills (Meditech), and clear communication; prior healthcare

Qualifications

• Critical thinking skills and ability to work independently.
• Calm, focused, and efficient in a high stress critical care environment.
• Completion of medical terminology course and passing medical term test as part of hiring process.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an organized environment.
• Demonstrated professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Legible handwriting.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain quick pace in a regular routine.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ED medical records with completeness, charges, and discharge analysis.
• Serve as unit receptionist: log telephone activity, greet visitors, coordinate specimen delivery, mail, and scheduling.
• Perform clerical duties in the ED and transcription of physician orders.
• Enter charges and revisions in the computer system; ensure accuracy.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and restock for the department.
• Assemble charts and admission packets, coordinate projects.
• Answer phones professionally and meet callers’ needs.
• Document workflow and maintain logs and statistics.
• Coordinate ambulance/helicopter transport with timely information.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Meditech knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology course

Tools

Meditech order entry

Order entry systems

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in the greater Boston area is seeking a part-time ED administrative assistant to support the emergency department with vital clerical duties, data entry, and patient liaison tasks. You will handle medical records, transcription of orders, scheduling, inventory, and coordination of transport, working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with rotating shifts.

The role requires strong organization, computer skills (Meditech), and clear communication; prior healthcare