Weekend Unit Coordinator – Patient Flow

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital seeks an Administrative Support Specialist to assist unit clinicians and staff. You will greet patients, families, and visitors, coordinate information flow, and support admissions, discharges, and transfers.

This role emphasizes accurate EMR documentation, payroll and staff scheduling support, and collaboration with nursing to maintain smooth patient throughput. Strong MS Office and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• NAHUC certification preferred.
• Administrative support experience 1-2 years required.
• Proficient in MS Office and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Greets and interacts with patients, families, visitors, and coworkers in a professional manner.
• Receives, prioritizes, organizes, and manages information at the central nursing station.
• Schedules consultations, tests, procedures, and patient transport.
• Enters accurate, timely information into the electronic medical record for admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Contacts ancillary service departments to obtain equipment, services, and supplies and facilitates repairs.
• May assist the manager with payroll duties, staff scheduling, or supervision of unit secretaries.

Skills

MS Office

Proofreading

Communication skills

Time management

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Office equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

NAHUC certification (preferred)

Tools

NAHUC certification

Job description

Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital seeks an Administrative Support Specialist to assist unit clinicians and staff. You will greet patients, families, and visitors, coordinate information flow, and support admissions, discharges, and transfers.

This role emphasizes accurate EMR documentation, payroll and staff scheduling support, and collaboration with nursing to maintain smooth patient throughput. Strong MS Office and communication skills are essential.