Hospital Unit Coordinator – Patient Flow & Admin Support

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston seeks an Administrative Support Associate to assist in an inpatient unit, coordinating patient flow and serving as a liaison among patients, families, and clinicians. You will handle admissions, discharges, transfers, and coordination with nursing and central stations.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests, entering electronic medical records, and ensuring timely information; the role requires attention to confidentiality, strong communication, and basic office

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• 1–2 years administrative support experience required.
• Certified Health Unit Coordinator (NAHUC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and other duties to assist in the general administration of the floor or unit.
• Greets and interacts with patients, families, visitors and coworkers in person and via communication tools in a professional manner.
• Receives, prioritizes, organizes and manages information at the central nursing station, and throughout the unit.
• Schedules consultations, tests, procedures, and patient transport to other departments.
• Enters into electronic medical record accurate and timely information about admissions, discharges and transfers to facilitate efficient patient throughput.
• Contacts ancillary service departments to obtain equipment, services and supplies; tracks status and location; uses designated process for identifying and facilitating repairs.
• May assist manager with payroll duties or scheduling of staff, or supervision of unit secretaries.

Skills

Office procedures

MS Office

Proofreading

Phone system

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Preferred

Job description

Mass General Brigham in Boston seeks an Administrative Support Associate to assist in an inpatient unit, coordinating patient flow and serving as a liaison among patients, families, and clinicians. You will handle admissions, discharges, transfers, and coordination with nursing and central stations.

Responsibilities include scheduling tests, entering electronic medical records, and ensuring timely information; the role requires attention to confidentiality, strong communication, and basic office