Unit Coordinator, Evenings

Good Samaritan Medical Center; Brockton Heights (MA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Brockton, MA is seeking a Unit Coordinator for the 82-bed behavioral health unit. The role supports daily operations, patient registration, intake coordination, and communication among patients, staff and guests.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED (Associates or Bachelor's preferred) and at least one year in a medical setting, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a medical environment preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Patient Registration and intake coordination.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily unit tasks to maintain flow.
• Communicate with staff, families and other departments.
• Manage incoming calls and e-fax communications.
• Gather intake information and patient records; review referrals.
• Assist with data collection and reporting per guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient care information.
• Develop good working rapport with interdepartmental staff and referring agencies.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Unit Coordinator for its 82-bed behavioral health hospital located in Brockton, MA. BMC Brockton operates as a behavioral health accountable care organization providing cutting edge inpatient treatment and stabilization for individuals experiencing complex mental health and substance use needs.

The Unit Coordinator is responsible for providing quality care services to patients by supporting the daily operations of the inpatient psychiatric unit. The Unit coordinator will perform administrative and clerical tasks as needed, including answering phones, assisting with patient registration, assisting with intake requests and communicating with patients, staff and guests.

Position: Unit Coordinator

Department: Med Surg Unit 9 - 2A

Schedule: Part Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Patient Registration
• Coordinate and prioritize tasks, maintaining daily flow of the unit in a complex, rapidly changing environment
• Communicate with staff, families, and other departments utilizing effective communication skills
• Effectively coordinate communications involving incoming calls and e-fax
• Gather intake information and patient records
• Review referrals and verify all information
• Assist with data collection and reporting that complies with local, State and Federal guidelines
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient care information to assure rights are protected
• Maintain a good working rapport with interdepartmental personnel, as well as other external referring agencies
• Other duties as requested by supervisor

JOB RQUIREMENTS

Education:

• HS Diploma or GED (required), Associates or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Experience:

• One (1) year experience in a medical environment (preferred)
• Effectively manage various administrative tasks
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Compensation Range:

$17.50- $26.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans