Hospital Unit Coordinator: Patient Flow & Admin

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Weekend/holiday shifts

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Support role to assist unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff in an inpatient setting.

You will coordinate patient flow, manage confidential information, and liaise between patients, visitors and clinicians to ensure smooth admissions, discharges and transfers. Responsibilities include greeting patients, organizing information at the nursing station, scheduling tests and transfers, and entering data into the

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; an Associate's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Certification: Certified Health Unit Coordinator (NAHUC) preferred.
• Administrative support experience: 1–2 years required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with patients, families, visitors and coworkers in person and via communication tools.
• Receive, prioritize, organize and manage information at the central nursing station and throughout the unit.
• Schedule consultations, tests, procedures, and patient transport to other departments.
• Enter admissions, discharges and transfers into the electronic medical record accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with ancillary service departments to obtain equipment, services and supplies; track status and location.

Skills

Office procedures

MS Office

Proofreading

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s Degree (related field)

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Support role to assist unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff in an inpatient setting.

You will coordinate patient flow, manage confidential information, and liaise between patients, visitors and clinicians to ensure smooth admissions, discharges and transfers. Responsibilities include greeting patients, organizing information at the nursing station, scheduling tests and transfers, and entering data into the