Patient Care Unit Coordinator — Admin & Scheduling

Tufts Medicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a unit coordinator to provide administrative and clerical support on a patient care unit. The role involves coordinating patient flow, maintaining charts, and serving as a liaison among admissions, nursing, and medical records.

Responsibilities include greeting patients and visitors, transcription of orders, data entry, and ensuring timely communication with clinical staff. Strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and time management.
• Ability to handle confidential information and work independently.
• Proficiency with computer systems including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrates problem solving and adaptability in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate flow of patient activity and information.
• Greet and direct patients, visitors, physicians, and staff.
• Prepare and maintain patient charts and medical records.
• Transcribe orders and ensure accurate data entry across systems.
• Assist with orientation and training of new unit coordinators.
• Support communication and coordination during emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a unit coordinator to provide administrative and clerical support on a patient care unit. The role involves coordinating patient flow, maintaining charts, and serving as a liaison among admissions, nursing, and medical records.

Responsibilities include greeting patients and visitors, transcription of orders, data entry, and ensuring timely communication with clinical staff. Strong MS Word/Excel/Outlook skills and a high school diploma are required.