Unit Coordinator- Critical Care Unit (32 Hours, 7a-3p)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Unit Coordinator for the Critical Care Unit in Brockton, Massachusetts. This role involves providing technical assistance to nursing staff with various clerical and scheduling tasks essential for unit operations. Candidates must have effective communication skills and experience in a clerical setting.

The position starts at $17.50 per hour and offers benefits including medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts. Opportunities for career advancement are also available.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clerical experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED is necessary.
• Skills in communication and medical terminology are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff by running errands and delivering paperwork.
• Keep nurses informed of incoming reports and new orders.
• Transcribe physician and nursing orders accurately.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Computer proficiency

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Unit Coordinator

Department: Critical Care Unit

Schedule: 32 Hours, 7a–3p, Weekend Rotations

Position Summary

Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff and perform a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling, and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit. Duties include greeting visitors, patients, and staff; answering calls promptly and courteously; maintaining positive communications with other departments; and making phone calls for physician consults and other assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff by running errands, delivering specimens and paperwork, and checking mail.
• Keep nurses informed of incoming reports, new orders, and other messages.
• Transcribe physician and nursing orders accurately and promptly.
• Place appropriate orders onto the nursing Carded.
• Assemble, label, and organize the medical record for patient admissions and retrieve previous records as needed.
• Enter orders into the EMR system and fax medication orders to pharmacy.
• Identify dangerous abbreviations and contact physicians for clarification.
• Note the time called on the physician order sheet margin.
• Prepare charts for discharge and ensure completeness; compile all discharge paperwork; enter discharges into computer.
• Notify the administrative manager of unit activities such as changes in patient condition.
• Accurately file test results in a timely manner and copy documents as requested.
• Increase knowledge and use of the hospital computer system as new programs are developed.
• Maintain and order clerical supplies for the unit as directed by the nurse manager.
• Report broken equipment, enter work orders into Epic, and contact external vendors regarding special equipment.
• Give adequate notice of absenteeism or tardiness and maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the dress code.
• Ask appropriate questions within the job description and perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: Minimum one year of clerical experience
• Skills: Effective verbal and written communication; computer proficiency; knowledge of medical terminology

Compensation

$17.50–$26.00 per hour. Compensation is based on education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to the position. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings match, earned time cash out, paid time off, and career advancement opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Other Information

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Applicants may be required to complete a background check and maintain vaccination against COVID‑19, flu, and receive a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine before employment.