Unit Coordinator | Surgical Suites | MEE

Unit Coordinator

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 Surgical Suites is seeking a medical professional to work as a Unit Coordinator, with day time availability, and to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Schedule: Days (7am-3pm7am-7pm), Evening (3pm-11pm), and Nights (7pm-7am, 11pm-7am). Mandatory weekend shifts every month. Holiday rotating schedule.

What We Have To Offer:

• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends
• 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
• Membership to MGB Fitness Center

Essential Functions (Key Roles & 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. Duties may vary by department.
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Associate degree Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Unit Coordinator Certification - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, Inc. Preferred

Work Experience:

• Administrative support experience 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable):

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 243-245 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay Range: $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade: 3

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EEO Statement:

5110 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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