Inpatient Unit & Patient Flow Coordinator

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

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Support professional to assist inpatient units, acting as liaison between patients, families and clinicians. The role emphasizes organizing priorities, handling confidential information, and coordinating patient flow with nursing staff.

Part-time per diem position onsite at 70 Francis Street, involving weekend and holiday shifts. Requires a HS diploma or equivalent; benefits and competitive hourly pay are provided.

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
• Proficiency with office procedures and equipment, i.e., filing, copying, scanning, printing, and faxing.
• Proficiency in 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.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.
• 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.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Related Field

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Support professional to assist inpatient units, acting as liaison between patients, families and clinicians. The role emphasizes organizing priorities, handling confidential information, and coordinating patient flow with nursing staff.

Part-time per diem position onsite at 70 Francis Street, involving weekend and holiday shifts. Requires a HS diploma or equivalent; benefits and competitive hourly pay are provided.