Unit Coordinator | Pediatric | MGH

Job Summary

The Pediatric Dept. is seeking an administrative professional for a Unit Coordinator position. The right candidate must have 24 hour Day/Night Weekend availability on a very fast paced patient care unit.

What do we have to Offer?

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Employee “Perks” - discounts on tickets and passes for various activities

Essential Functions

• Provides administrative support to unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff in an inpatient unit, functioning as the liaison between the patient, visitors and the clinicians.
• Greets and interacts with patients, families, visitors and coworkers in person and via communication tools in a professional manner.
• Receives, prioritizes, organizes and manages information at the central nursing station, and throughout the unit.
• Schedules consultations, tests, procedures, and patient transport to other departments.
• Enters into electronic medical record accurate and timely information about admissions, discharges and transfers to facilitate efficient patient throughput.
• May assist manager with payroll duties or scheduling of unit secretaries.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree related field of study preferred
• Licenses and Credentials: Unit Coordinator Certification - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, Inc. preferred
• Experience: Administrative support experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with office procedures and equipment i.e. filing, copying, scanning, printing and faxing.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to proofread and edit written documents.
• Ability to use phone system.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral skills.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 90 Blossom Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3