Healthcare Department Operations Coordinator

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Department Coordinator to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating clerical and support activities for the department. The role includes clerical duties, reception, and maintaining the environment, with opportunities to assist patient care activities as needed.

The position emphasizes prioritizing departmental needs, scheduling and patient check-ins, coordinating patient flow, maintaining supplies, and upholding organizational compliance

Qualifications

• Preferred: Computer skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Typing and Medical Terminology course preferred

Responsibilities

• Clerical and Operational Support: Prioritize departmental needs at the start of each shift; schedule appointments, enter orders, check in patients; coordinate patient flow; order and maintain supplies and equipment; complete required reporting and record keeping.
• Patient and Equipment Transport: Collects and transports specimens as needed; transport patients using safety measures.
• Communication and Reception: Answer telephone and intercom; forward messages to appropriate personnel.
• Organizational Duties: Compile and maintain charts; retrieve old charts; update patient information in necessary systems.
• Professional Development: Assist in orienting new staff; maintain required competencies.
• Age-Specific Competency: Apply knowledge of growth and development and communicate with patients accordingly.

Skills

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Typing course or Medical Terminology Course

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Department Coordinator to assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating clerical and support activities for the department. The role includes clerical duties, reception, and maintaining the environment, with opportunities to assist patient care activities as needed.

The position emphasizes prioritizing departmental needs, scheduling and patient check-ins, coordinating patient flow, maintaining supplies, and upholding organizational compliance