Hospital Unit Coordinator & Patient Care Admin

South Shore Health; South Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a Unit Coordinator/Secretary to support nursing teams by coordinating patient flow, orders, and communications. The role includes receptionist duties, documentation, and ensuring smooth unit operations.

You will interact with patients, families, and staff, utilize Lotus Notes for communications, and assist with scheduling, discharge processing, and adherence to safety and privacy policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist patient experience and interact with patients, families and staff with professionalism.
• Utilize department software and Lotus Notes for communications and records.
• Process orders, admissions, discharges, and transfers per SSH procedures.
• Maintain unit workflow, charting, and daily reports.
• Coordinate supplies with Stores and other departments.
• Contribute to safety, privacy, and compliance in daily operations.
• Precept or assist new staff and adapt to scheduling needs.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Lotus Notes

Job description

South Shore Health is seeking a Unit Coordinator/Secretary to support nursing teams by coordinating patient flow, orders, and communications. The role includes receptionist duties, documentation, and ensuring smooth unit operations.

You will interact with patients, families, and staff, utilize Lotus Notes for communications, and assist with scheduling, discharge processing, and adherence to safety and privacy policies.