Unit Coordination & Patient Throughput Specialist

Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton-Wellesley Hospital seeks an administrative support professional to assist unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff, acting as the liaison among patients, visitors and clinicians. The role focuses on organizing priorities, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating patient flow with nursing for admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, greeting patients and families, managing information, scheduling, and EMR data entry.

Qualifications

• Administrative support experience 1-2 years required.
• Certified Health Unit Coordinator (NAHUC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and administrative support for the floor or unit.
• Greet patients, families, visitors and coworkers professionally.
• Enter and manage information at the central nursing station and units.
• Schedule consultations, tests, procedures, and patient transport.
• Enter accurate EMR data for admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Coordinate with ancillary services for equipment, services and supplies.

Skills

MS Office

Proofreading

Phone system

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

Newton-Wellesley Hospital seeks an administrative support professional to assist unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff, acting as the liaison among patients, visitors and clinicians. The role focuses on organizing priorities, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating patient flow with nursing for admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Responsibilities include clerical duties, greeting patients and families, managing information, scheduling, and EMR data entry.