Thoracic Unit Coordinator - BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an administrative support professional for an inpatient unit.

You will liaise between patients, families, visitors and clinicians, organizing priorities, and handling confidential information to ensure smooth patient throughput. You will coordinate with nursing to manage admissions, discharges and transfers, schedule tests, and support department staff with payroll or scheduling as needed; exceptional service across all customer interactions is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; associated degree preferred
• 2-3 years of administrative support experience
• Certified Health Unit Coordinator preferred

Responsibilities

• Greets and interacts with patients, families, visitors and coworkers professionally.
• Receives, prioritizes, organizes and manages information at the central nursing station and unit.
• Schedules consultations, tests, procedures, and patient transport.
• Enters admissions, discharges and transfers into the electronic medical record.
• Coordinates with ancillary service departments to obtain equipment, services and supplies; tracks status and location; facilitates repairs.
• May assist manager with payroll duties or scheduling of staff or supervision of unit secretaries.

Skills

Office procedures

MS Office

Time management

Communication

Patient care support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Related Field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Job Summary Summary

Provides administrative support to unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff in an inpatient unit, functioning as the liaison between the patient, visitors and the clinicians. Expected to effectively organize priorities, complete tasks on time and to manage confidential patient information. Responsible for partnering with nursing to coordinate the day-to-day patient flow including communication to key players regarding patient admissions, discharges and transfers. Also expected to provide outstanding services for every customer interaction. Actual job duties may vary by department. Does this position require Patient Care?

• -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.

Duties may vary by department.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Certified Health Unit Coordinator - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) preferred

Experience

Administrative support experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Proficiency with office procedures and equipment i.e. filing, copying, scanning, printing and faxing.
• - Proficiency in MS Office.
• - Ability to proofread and edit written documents.
• - Ability to use phone system.
• - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• - Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• - Strong interpersonal, written and oral skills.
• - Ability to use standard office equipment.
• - Familiarity with medical terminology.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Occasionally (3-33%)

Walking Occasionally (3-33%)

Sitting Constantly (67-100%)

Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Remote Type

Onsite Work Location

Onsite Work Location 70 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours 0

Employee Type

Employee Type Per Diem

Work Shift

Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

Pay Range $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3

EEO Statement:

EEO Statement: 2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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