Inpatient Unit Coordinator — Admin for Patient Flow

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift differential for evening, nights

Generous paid time off

Subsidized MBTA pass

Childcare resources

Hospital paid retirement plan

Employee Perks discounts

Fitness Center membership

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Inpatient General Medicine unit at 90 Blossom Street seeks an administrative professional to provide liaison between patients, families, clinicians and staff, coordinating day-to-day patient flow and ensuring confidential information handling.

This 36-hour-per-week Day shift Unit Coordinator role offers a fast-paced environment on Bigelow 7, with weekend/holiday coverage, weekly pay, benefits including tuition reimbursement and commuter subsidies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Certified Health Unit Coordinator - NAHUC preferred
• Administrative support experience 1-2 years required
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Ability to proofread and edit written documents
• Ability to use the phone system
• Managing one's own time and the time of others
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral skills
• Familiarity with medical terminology

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. Duties may vary by department.

Job description

Mass General Brigham's Inpatient General Medicine unit at 90 Blossom Street seeks an administrative professional to provide liaison between patients, families, clinicians and staff, coordinating day-to-day patient flow and ensuring confidential information handling.

This 36-hour-per-week Day shift Unit Coordinator role offers a fast-paced environment on Bigelow 7, with weekend/holiday coverage, weekly pay, benefits including tuition reimbursement and commuter subsidies.