Unit Coordinator - Perioperative Services - Per Diem

BMC Software•Brockton, MA

3d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

At Boston Medical Center - South, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values. If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year of clerical experience in a healthcare environment required.
Computer skills required.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Meditech/Epic preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Experience working in an outpatient setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff and perform a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling, and supply functions necessary for the operation of various departments within Perioperative Services.
Receives and greets visitors, patients, and staff. Responds to questions appropriately, referring items in question to authorized staff.
Answers and makes telephone calls promptly and in a courteous manner, which could include physician consults, other departments for assistance, and informing physicians of admissions. Maintains positive communications with other departments. Makes telephone calls.
Assists the staff by running errands, delivering specimens and paperwork, and checking mail.
Keeps nurses informed of incoming reports, new orders, and other messages.
Demonstrates awareness of patient’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.
Transcribes physician and nursing orders in an accurate, neat, and timely manner. Accurately enters orders into Meditech.
Assembles, labels, and organizes the medical record for patient admissions.
Secures records from previous admission as needed.