Unit Coordinator| MGH-Inpatient Oncology Unit

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

22h•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Coordinator position is located on Lunder 9, a thirty-two-bed adult inpatient acute care medical oncology unit. This unit primarily cares for patients with diagnoses of lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, or solid tumor cancers, supporting them throughout their cancer journey from diagnosis and treatment to end-of-life care. The role provides essential administrative support to clinicians and staff, acting as a liaison between patients, visitors, and healthcare providers. The Unit Coordinator is expected to manage confidential patient information, organize priorities, and ensure tasks are completed on time. A key aspect of the role involves partnering with nursing to coordinate daily patient flow, including managing admissions, discharges, and transfers, and communicating effectively with all relevant parties. The position emphasizes providing outstanding service in every customer interaction.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
administrative support experience 1-2 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 Degree Preferred
Unit Coordinator Certification - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, Inc. Preferred

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.
Partnering 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.
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 throughout the unit.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards