Unit Coordinator - Perioperative Services - Per Diem

Boston Medical Center; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) savings match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks a Perioperative Services support clerk to provide technical and clerical assistance. You will greet visitors, respond to inquiries, transcribe orders, and enter data into Meditech, while assembling patient records and coordinating with nursing staff.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of healthcare clerical experience, with strong communication skills and familiarity with medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of clerical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Computer skills required with familiarity in Meditech or Epic preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Experience in outpatient settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, patients and staff in a courteous manner.
• Provide technical and clerical support to nursing staff in Perioperative Services.
• Transcribe physician and nursing orders accurately and timely.
• Enter orders into Meditech; assemble and organize patient records.
• Answer phones, refer questions to appropriate staff and coordinate with departments.
• Deliver specimens, paperwork, and messages; maintain privacy of patient information.
• Keep nurses informed of incoming reports and new orders; run errands as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Medical terminology

Clerical experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meditech

Epic

Job description

Schedule:

Per Diem, As Needed, Days/Evenings, hours may vary between 5:30a-6p (Mon-Fri, no weekends, no holidays)

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 various departments within Perioperative Services.
• Receives and greets visitors, patients, and staff.
• Responds to questions appropriately, referring items in question to authorized staff.
• Answers and makes telephone calls promptly and in a courteous manner, which could include physician consults, other departments for assistance, and informing physicians of admissions.
• Maintains positive communications with other departments.
• Makes telephone calls.
• Assists the staff by running errands, delivering specimens and paperwork, and checking mail.
• Keeps nurses informed of incoming reports, new orders, and other messages.
• Demonstrates awareness of patient’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Transcribes physician and nursing orders in an accurate, neat, and timely manner.
• Accurately enters orders into Meditech.
• Assembles, labels, and organizes the medical record for patient admissions.
• Secures records from previous admission as needed.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clerical experience in a healthcare environment required.
• Computer skills required.
• Software/Hardware: Meditech/Epic preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience working in an outpatient setting is preferred.

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:

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 and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request. Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E‑Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.