MGH Unit Coordinator | General Medicine

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

22h•$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 Medical Surgical unit is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Unit Coordinator (UC) in White 8. White 8 is a 27-bed adult general medicine inpatient unit, located in Boston, MA. The unit serves patients from culturally diverse backgrounds and geographic areas that present with acute and complex medical problems. Patients are generally admitted to our unit from the Emergency Department or as a transfer from one of the intensive care units. Schedule Sunday-Thursday, (Nights Shift) 11pm-7am. Must do rotating Holiday schedule Applicants for this position must be able to work full-time nights in order to be considered for this opportunity. What do we have to offer? Work/Life: Weekly Salary, paid training, discount MBTA and market-leading shift differential on evening, nights, weekends for candidates seeking a balance to thrive professionally and personally. Growth: Career and skills development programs available, as well as an opportunity to work administratively in medicine, or to start a career in medical administration. Award Winning: #1 Best Regional Hospital and on “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 benefits, perks, childcare coverage options, and retirement programs are industry-leading and centered around your importance to this field

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.
Must do rotating Holiday schedule
Applicants for this position must be able to work full-time nights in order to be considered for this opportunity.

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.