Patient Flow Administrative Coordinator

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking an Administrative Support specialist for inpatient units. You will organize priorities, support clinicians, and manage confidential patient information to ensure smooth patient flow.

You will coordinate admissions, discharges and transfers, greet patients and families, and provide outstanding service in every interaction. Actual duties may vary by department.

Qualifications

• Administrative support experience 2-3 years required.
• Proficiency with office procedures and equipment (filing, copying, scanning, printing, faxing).
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• 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

Office procedures

MS Office

Proofread/edit documents

Phone system

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree related field

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking an Administrative Support specialist for inpatient units. You will organize priorities, support clinicians, and manage confidential patient information to ensure smooth patient flow.

You will coordinate admissions, discharges and transfers, greet patients and families, and provide outstanding service in every interaction. Actual duties may vary by department.