Thoracic Unit Care & Workflow 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. is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to provide clerical support for unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians.

You will organize priorities, handle confidential patient information, and act as liaison to coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers on the inpatient unit. Responsibilities include greeting patients, coordinating schedules, updating electronic medical records, and supporting payroll or staffing tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate's Degree related field preferred.
• Licenses: NA; Certification in health unit coordination preferred.
• Experience: Administrative support experience 1-2 years required.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties to assist in general administration of the unit.
• Greets patients and families professionally, coordinates with clinicians and staff.
• Schedules consultations, tests, and patient transport across departments.
• Enters admissions, discharges, transfers in the EMR accurately and timely.
• Contacts ancillary service departments to obtain equipment, services and supplies; tracks status.
• May assist manager with payroll duties or scheduling of staff; duties vary by department.

Skills

Office procedures

MS Office

Proofreading

Phone system

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to provide clerical support for unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians.

You will organize priorities, handle confidential patient information, and act as liaison to coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers on the inpatient unit. Responsibilities include greeting patients, coordinating schedules, updating electronic medical records, and supporting payroll or staffing tasks as needed.