Endoscopy Unit Coordinator

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton is seeking an Endoscopy Unit Coordinator for a part-time position. The role reports to the Nurse Manager of OR/PACU and supports administrative and nursing activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include patient data management, billing entry, and coordination of preop communications. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with 3–12 months related experience, strong communication, typing skills, and familiarity with medical

Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of high school, plus 3 to 12 months related experience.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to type.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and Epic systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Assemble patient medical records and update information in hospital computer system.
• Enter billing charges and retrieve patient records and test results.
• Assist with preop communications and prepare patients for procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure continuity of care and safe patient transport.

Skills

Excellent communication

Typing

Work in busy environment

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft 365

Epic Systems

Job description

## Endoscopy Unit CoordinatorApply: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton: Part time: Posted Today: JR104217**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.**UNIT COORDINATOR Schedule: Shifts 8-4:30, Monday - Friday on a rotating basis. We are not open weekends or holidays. Rotating shifts in a 2 week pay period; 1st week 2x 8 hour shifts, second week 3 x 8 hour shifts.**Job Description:****DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, OR/PACU, or designee, performs a variety of select administrative and nursing support activities.* Answer phones in compliance with hospital policies and procedures* Communicates effectively with patients and their families where appropriate* Assembles patient medical records* Updates patient information in hospital computer system* Enter billing charges for patients in computer system* Retrieves appropriate patient medical records and tests results* Sends specimens to the Laboratory, order entry in hospital computer system as needed* Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direction or licensed personnel* May participate in the delivery of emergency care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician* Considers specific cultural beliefs and practices when caring for patients. Utilizes interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency* Collaborates, cooperates, and communicates with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care* Provides care appropriate to the age groups of patients regularly served; seeks assistance for resources of other age groups that need care* Maintains a safe work environment within service area and actively participates in hospital safety programs and initiatives* Adheres to universal precautions* Actively participates in unit-based Q.I., Performance Improvement studies and unit meetings* Attends and/or participates in in-house or outside training programs to improve and augment skills and knowledge* Shall assist in the ordering and maintain adequate levels of supplies as assigned by the Director, Surgical Services, or designee* Communicates arrival times for all the surgical patients via preop phone calls* Process patients and patients' representatives upon arrival to the unit* Assist with transport of patients leaving the area when necessary* Inputs data worksheets* May arrange ambulance transport for patients* Works effectively with physicians who utilize the unit* Communicates effectively with the physicians' office staff when necessary **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:** May be required to perform similar or related duties as may be necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department or supervisor. The nature of the tasks/responsibilities required of employees in this position will likely expose them to blood and body fluids. Employees will be oriented to and required to understand and follow the standard precautions for infection control. **QUALIFICATIONS:*** Equivalent to the completion of high school, plus 3 to 12 months related experience* Excellent communication skills needed* Ability to type* Ability to work in a busy environment* Medical terminology preferred* Experience with microsoft 365 and epic systems preferred. A Physical Abilities Job Description is a component of this Job Description. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list is not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.**Pay Range:**$19.50 - $26.24The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.