Inpatient Unit Administrative Specialist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Lahey (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an inpatient unit clerk to perform clerical tasks within an acute care nursing unit. The role includes chart preparation, admissions/discharges, and coordinating with physicians and nurses to ensure accurate patient information.

You will use hospital computer systems to process orders, manage bed availability, answer calls, and maintain supply levels while upholding strict confidentiality and patient privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills to record patient information.
• Ability to read, spell, and write clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients' charts with forms and information for daily use.
• Assemble charts for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Process physician orders using computerized systems.
• Use bed tracking systems to support patient flow.
• Answer phones and relay messages to unit staff.
• Protect patient confidentiality following HIPAA and Lahey policies.
• Inventory unit supplies and reorder to maintain stock levels.
• Access non-controlled meds like IV solutions and vaccines as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading comprehension

Spelling

Writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an inpatient unit clerk to perform clerical tasks within an acute care nursing unit. The role includes chart preparation, admissions/discharges, and coordinating with physicians and nurses to ensure accurate patient information.

You will use hospital computer systems to process orders, manage bed availability, answer calls, and maintain supply levels while upholding strict confidentiality and patient privacy standards.