Unit Coordinator | Post Partum | MGH
Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, MA · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$18.58–$26.58/hrPart-time
What do we have to Offer?
- Weekly pay
- 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” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
- Membership to MGB Fitness Center
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
- 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.
- Effectively organize priorities, complete tasks on time and to manage confidential patient information.
- Partner with nursing to coordinate the day-to-day patient flow including communication to key players regarding patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Provide outstanding services for every customer interaction.
- Actual job duties may vary by department.
- Perform clerical and other duties to assist in the general administration of the floor or unit.
- Greet and interact with patients, families, visitors and coworkers in person and via communication tools in a professional manner.
- Receive, prioritize, organize and manage information at the central nursing station, and throughout the unit.
- Schedule consultations, tests, procedures, and patient transport to other departments.
- Enter into electronic medical record accurate and timely information about admissions, discharges and transfers to facilitate efficient patient throughout the unit.
- Contact ancillary service departments to obtain equipment, services and supplies; track status and location; use designated process for identifying and facilitating repairs.
- May assist manager with payroll duties or scheduling of staff, or supervision of unit secretaries.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- Associate degree Preferred
- Licenses/Certifications: Unit Coordinator Certification - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, Inc. Preferred
- Work 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: 273 Charles Street
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
- Employee Type: Per Diem
- Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
- Pay Range: $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly
- Grade: 3