Hospital Unit Coordinator & Patient Care Support

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a Part-time Unit Coordinator/Secretary for the Orthopedics Emerson 5 unit in Weymouth, MA. You will coordinate activities of the nursing staff, patients, physicians and visitors, and perform receptionist and clerical duties to ensure efficient unit operation.

Responsibilities include coordinating orders, scheduling, bed tracking, and maintaining regulatory compliance while supporting unit safety and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills for keeping records and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing unit activities and communications between staff, patients, physicians and visitors.
• Provide reception and clerical support to the nursing unit.
• Manage supplies and equipment per unit needs.
• Book appointments through central scheduling.
• Maintain bed tracking and PCS systems.
• Ensure discharge paperwork is processed timely.
• Assist with shift reports and patient rounds.
• Support safety and compliance initiatives on the unit.

Skills

Basic medical terminology

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

South Shore Health is seeking a Part-time Unit Coordinator/Secretary for the Orthopedics Emerson 5 unit in Weymouth, MA. You will coordinate activities of the nursing staff, patients, physicians and visitors, and perform receptionist and clerical duties to ensure efficient unit operation.

Responsibilities include coordinating orders, scheduling, bed tracking, and maintaining regulatory compliance while supporting unit safety and quality initiatives.