Vascular Unit Coordinator BWH at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Administrative Support Role

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals 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.

Job Summary:

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. Actual job duties may vary by department.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Qualifications:

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

Licenses and Credentials: Certified Health Unit Coordinator - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) preferred.

Experience: Administrative support experience 1-2 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 the 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:

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

EEO Statement: 2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.