Unit Coordinator | MGH-Ortho/Urology | MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Orthopedics & Urology- Ellison 6 is a thirty-six-bed adult inpatient orthopedic/urology/surgery unit. The patient population includes orthopedic and urologic patients who are post-surgical intervention and pre-surgery from Emergency Department, front door or clinical admissions. Fast paced, exciting environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Customer Service experience in related or unrelated field preferred
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.

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.
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.
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 experience 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