Ortho Unit Coordinator - Patient Flow & Admin Pro

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking an Administrative Support professional to assist clinicians and staff on an inpatient unit, coordinating patient flow and handling confidential records. You will liaise between patients and clinicians and manage scheduling and documentation to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of administrative experience, proficiency with MS Office, and familiarity with medical terminology. NAHUC certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of administrative support experience required.
• Certified Health Unit Coordinator (NAHUC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and other duties to assist in the general administration of the floor or unit.
• Greet and interact 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.

Skills

Office procedures

MS Office

Proofreading

Phone system

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking an Administrative Support professional to assist clinicians and staff on an inpatient unit, coordinating patient flow and handling confidential records. You will liaise between patients and clinicians and manage scheduling and documentation to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of administrative experience, proficiency with MS Office, and familiarity with medical terminology. NAHUC certification is a plus.