MGH Unit Coordinator | Medical Intensive Care (MICU)

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. We are seeking an experienced administrative profession for a highly visible role within our prestigious Blake 7 Medical Intensive Care Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. This individual must be able to provide weekly coverage every Sunday Day shift (7am-7:30pm). Applicants for this position must be able to work the coverage time indicated in order to be considered for this permanent opportunity. Blake 7 is an eighteen bed Adult Medical Intensive Care Unit, located in Boston, MA. This is a multidisciplinary unit with a variety of complex respiratory and medical patients. The unit cares for patients who may require treatments that include CVVH and ECMO. Notable diagnosis includes but not limited to sepsis, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, heme-oncology, cardiac, neurology, and infectious diseases such as H1N1, suspect Ebola virus and the novel Corona Virus. What we have to offer: Work/Life: Weekly Salary, paid training, discount MBTA and market-leading shift differential for candidates seeking a balance to thrive professionally and personally. Growth: Career and skills development programs available, as well as an opportunity to work in medicine, or to start a career in medical administration Award Winning: #1 Best Regional Hospital and “America’s Best Hospital” in Boston, Massachusetts from U.S. News Best Hospitals for 2024-2025. Employee-centric: As the #1 employer in Massachusetts, our full health benefits, perks, retirement programs are industry-leading and centered around your importance to this field. Job Summary Summary 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. Expected to effectively organize priorities, complete tasks on time and to manage confidential patient information. Responsible for partnering with nursing to coordinate the day-to-day patient flow including communication to key players regarding patient admissions, discharges and transfers. Also expected to provide outstanding services for every customer interaction. Actual job duties may vary by department. This position does not require Patient Care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
administrative support experience 2-3 years required
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Responsibilities

Performs clerical and other duties to assist in the general administration of the floor or unit.
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.
Contacts ancillary service departments to obtain equipment, services and supplies; tracks status and location; uses designated process for identifying and facilitating repairs.
May assist manager with payroll duties or scheduling of staff, or supervision of unit secretaries. Duties may vary by department.