Patient Care Unit Coordinator

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Bonuses and recognition programs

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking an Administrative Support professional to provide clerical and floor-wide assist for clinicians and staff, acting as a liaison between patients, visitors, and care teams.

You will help organize priorities, handle confidential information, and coordinate patient flow including admissions, transfers, and discharges. Daily duties include greeting patients, scheduling tests, entering EMR data, coordinating with ancillary services, and

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate's Degree related field preferred.
• Licenses: Certified Health Unit Coordinator (NAHUC) preferred.
• Experience: Administrative support experience 1-2 years required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proficiency with office procedures/equipment; MS Office; proofreading/editing; strong communication; time management.

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

Administrative support

MS Office

Proofreading

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Time management

Phone system

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking an Administrative Support professional to provide clerical and floor-wide assist for clinicians and staff, acting as a liaison between patients, visitors, and care teams.

You will help organize priorities, handle confidential information, and coordinate patient flow including admissions, transfers, and discharges. Daily duties include greeting patients, scheduling tests, entering EMR data, coordinating with ancillary services, and