Hospital Unit Coordinator: Patient Care & Admin Lead

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 43,118,000 - 53,893,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine's Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Unit Secretary to coordinate patient flow and manage clerical tasks on the unit. You will greet patients, maintain charts, transcribe orders, assist with admissions, and support staff to ensure seamless daily operations.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years in healthcare settings, with proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient charts and medical records.
• Greet and direct patients and visitors.
• Transcribe physician orders to appropriate systems.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Respond to inquiries and relay messages promptly.
• Support unit coordinators and scheduling.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Transcription

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Some college or Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Tufts Medicine's Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA is seeking an Administrative Assistant/Unit Secretary to coordinate patient flow and manage clerical tasks on the unit. You will greet patients, maintain charts, transcribe orders, assist with admissions, and support staff to ensure seamless daily operations.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years in healthcare settings, with proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook.