Ophthalmic Unit Coordinator - Surgical Suites

Massachusetts Eye and Ear; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Eye and Ear is hiring a Unit Coordinator for the Mass Eye and Ear Surgical Suites. This 30-hour-per-week position supports unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians, coordinating patient flow, admissions, discharges and transfers, and handling routine clerical duties in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery setting.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization and collaboration with nursing and ancillary departments to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Unit Coordinator Certification is preferred.
• 1–2 years of administrative support experience required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and standard office equipment.
• Strong proofreading, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to unit-based and hospital staff as liaison for patients, families and clinicians.
• Coordinate day-to-day patient flow including admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Greet patients, families and coworkers in a professional manner.
• Enter admissions, discharges and transfers into the EMR accurately and timely.
• Schedule consultations, tests, procedures and patient transport; coordinate with ancillary services.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Proofreading / editing

Medical terminology familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Office equipment operation

Job description

Massachusetts Eye and Ear is hiring a Unit Coordinator for the Mass Eye and Ear Surgical Suites. This 30-hour-per-week position supports unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians, coordinating patient flow, admissions, discharges and transfers, and handling routine clerical duties in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery setting.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization and collaboration with nursing and ancillary departments to ensure safe, efficient patient care.