MGH Unit Coordinator | General Medicine unit

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • $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. Ellison 12 Adult Medical Unit is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Full-time unit Coordinator. This professional should have the availability to work day and night shifts for the unit. The Adult Medical unit has 36-bed and located in Boston, MA,. The unit is devoted to the care of the acutely ill medical patient. The patient population on this unit includes a vast mix of medical diagnoses requiring complex nursing care. Applicants seeking a weekly full-time position and year-round commitment will be considered for this opportunity. Schedule Days (7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am) 3x Shifts per week. Rotating Weekend Shift What do we have to Offer? Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. Tuition Reimbursement. Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends. Gym membership 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. Job Summary Summary Provides administrative support to unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff, 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.

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

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
• Gym membership
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED