Inpatient Unit Coordinator: Patient Flow & Admin Support

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. invites applications for a part-time, per diem unit-based administrative role supporting clinicians and staff on an inpatient unit.

The position acts as a liaison between patients, families and care teams, coordinating admissions, discharges and transfers while handling confidential information with discretion. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent (associate preferred), strong MS Office skills, and solid communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred.
• Licenses and Credentials: Certified Health Unit Coordinator - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) preferred.
• Experience: Administrative support experience 1-2 years required.

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.

Skills

Clerical tasks

MS Office

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. invites applications for a part-time, per diem unit-based administrative role supporting clinicians and staff on an inpatient unit.

The position acts as a liaison between patients, families and care teams, coordinating admissions, discharges and transfers while handling confidential information with discretion. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent (associate preferred), strong MS Office skills, and solid communication abilities.