Healthcare Unit Coordinator (Co-op)

Tufts Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Unit Coordinator co-op for Spring 2027 to support administrative and clinical workflows on the unit. The role focuses on processing patient information, coordinating admissions and discharges, and ensuring efficient unit operations under supervision.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and familiarity with hospital IT systems. It is geared toward Northeastern students, with duties spanning clerical tasks and direct patient care coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• One year of customer service in healthcare or a similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient charts and medical records per policy.
• Enter orders and verify data in hospital systems.
• Greet and direct patients and visitors to appropriate staff.
• Coordinate bed assignments and relay information to clinical staff.
• Answer phones, triage calls, and relay messages with professional etiquette.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and follow-up communications.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Independence

Word processing

Excel

Outlook

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Unit Coordinator co-op for Spring 2027 to support administrative and clinical workflows on the unit. The role focuses on processing patient information, coordinating admissions and discharges, and ensuring efficient unit operations under supervision.

The position requires strong communication, organization, and familiarity with hospital IT systems. It is geared toward Northeastern students, with duties spanning clerical tasks and direct patient care coordination.