Unit Coordinator| MGH-Inpatient Oncology Department

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5h•$19 - $27•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. The Opportunity: Unit Coordinator | Inpatient Oncology - Lunder 9 Schedule Per Diem Ideally it will be at least one shift a week (8-12hrs). Day, evening or night (to fill holes). The days are flexible based on the unit's needs. Lunder 9 is a thirty-two-bed adult inpatient acute care oncology unit. Most of the patients cared for on this unit have a diagnosis of lymphoma, multiple myeloma, sarcoma, or a solid tumor cancer. Patients are cared for throughout the cancer trajectory - from time of diagnosis, treatment and through end of life. Patients admitted to this oncology unit require complex oncology care which includes Phase 1 clinical trials, complex chemotherapy regimens, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, proton therapy and palliative care. The complexities of care provided to our patients also consist of medical management related to their disease or treatment. Pain management, palliative care, emotional and spiritual support, and end of life care are also integral in the care we provide. Integrative complementary therapies, acupuncture, massage, art, and music therapy are also available to our patients on the unit. Our goal is to provide compassionate, expert, individualized care to all our patients and families affected by cancer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
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

Certified Health Unit Coordinator - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) 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.
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 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