Unit Care Coordinator: Patient Flow & Admin Support

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday rotation

Weekend shifts

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Unit Secretary in Boston to support a busy patient care unit. The role includes handling phones, coordinating tests, maintaining medical records, and assisting with discharges, transfers, and admissions under the supervision of the Operations Manager.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate's degree is preferred, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience in medical or customer service setting preferred.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer unit phones and route messages to appropriate staff.
• Schedule patient tests, appointments, and referrals as directed by physicians/RNs.
• Maintain patient medical records per hospital policy and file testing results.
• Coordinate discharges, transfers, and admissions; track bed management.
• Provide back-up coverage for patient transport and assist with rounds as needed.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Patient care support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

Job description

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Unit Secretary in Boston to support a busy patient care unit. The role includes handling phones, coordinating tests, maintaining medical records, and assisting with discharges, transfers, and admissions under the supervision of the Operations Manager.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate's degree is preferred, with strong organizational and communication skills.