Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Unit Coordinator, Telemetry, 24 Hours (Days) weekend and holiday rotations
Boston Medical Center (BMC), Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Unit Coordinator, Telemetry, 24 Hours (Days) weekend and holiday rotations
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Unit Coordinator, Telemetry, 24 Hours (Days) weekend and holiday rotations
role at
Boston Medical Center (BMC) I. Position Function
Under the supervision of the Patient Care Director, the unit coordinator will perform a variety of secretarial duties in support of the administrative and clinical functions on the unit to which he/she is assigned.
II. Job Relationships
Must be able to collaborate and effectively communicate with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
III. Authority
To coordinate the activities of the unit as outlined below:
Responsibilities
IV. A. Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
"Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards."
Communication
Serves as unit receptionist, greeting visitors and, when necessary, directing personnel to
various locations.
Answers telephones using proper etiquette and relays messages/information as necessary. Pages Codes as directed using correct emergency number. Pages health care providers as directed. Serves as a communications liaison between unit and other departments. Serves as a communication liaison between patients, family members, doctors and nurses. Participates in staff meetings/conferences as appropriate. Attends monthly unit secretary
meeting.
Maintains a professional demeanor to patients, professional staff, co-workers, and maintains
positive customer relations skills.
Distributes mail. Arranges patient transport using the VIP system. Arranges for the transportation of specimens to the lab using the VIP system and Pneumatic
Tube System.
Admissions
Assembles new admit packets and charts. Obtains old medical records from the Medical Record Department as needed. Labels patients room with their last name on the door. Calls admitting with all new admits, transfers and room changes to the unit. Obtains HO assignments for all new admissions, transfers, and post them. Using the Blue Chip System, Forms are printed as needed: Patient ID bracelets, Patient
labels, Face sheet, Physician orders, Multi-disciplinary Notes, Emergency Department
forms.
Takes information on new admissions and transfers from the Admitting department. Calls transport using the VIP system to send patient valuables (in a valuable envelope)
to the cashier's office.
Transcription Of Physician Orders
Transcribes physician's orders according to the nursing policy and procedure. Enter ordered diets into computer and notifies dietary office when the diet has been changed
and also updates the changes in the computer.
Coordinates the scheduling of tests, lab work and consults. Enters consults, labs, tests, diets into the computer.
Medical Record
Files all paper work: Flow sheets, Medication sheets, Blood Bank Forms for patients who
have had Transfusions, Radiology, MRI, CT, Operative Reports and EKGs.
Maintains the neatness of patient charts: assures that forms are in their correct place,
thin charts as needed.
Checks all charts daily to make sure there is Physician Order sheets, Multi-disciplinary
Progress Notes and Patient labels.
Prepares pre-operative packets to be sent with patients going to the operating room. Initiates appropriate CareMap on each patient.
Discharge
Processes discharges in the computer, pulls charts, pulls old charts, pulls old records, note
in census/log and inform Environmental Services.
Sends Discharge Summary and Referral with patient upon discharge when appropriate. Books ambulance, Chair care, per request of Care Management. Faxes documents to other hospitals or Facilities on discharge per Care Management.
Supplies
Maintains daily supply stock, including CSR, Patient Equipment, laundry and pharmacy
departments.
Orders supplies via ESI. Responsible for deletion and addition of all forms when changes are made. Maintains correct stock of papers in Blue Chip Machine: NCR paper, 5-hole punch paper,
labels, consult cards, blank bracelets and ink toner cartridges.
Calls CSR, Patient Equipment, Central Processing, Laundry as needed for supplies.
Equipment
Reports to the Help Desk any mal functioning computers. Reports to Maintenance faculty any broken machines/ beds when necessary. Reports to the Operator problems with the telephones on the unit.
Charges
Enters charges for unit via computer (if applicable).
Miscellaneous
Keeps informed of any changes in report procedures, as in death certificates, patient
restraints, patients at risk for falls.
Updates census book for last 24 hours with admissions, transfers, deaths and discharges. Once a month makes a new schedule of new HO for the present month, changes noted on the
charts, take out the old HO names, and beeper numbers for the current month in all the
charts.
Files all policies and procedures. Assembles and orders brochures for Patient Educational handouts. Maintains and updates Patient Assignment board. Keeps area of Nurses station neat and clutter free.
B. Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions
Performs all other related or similar duties as requested or required by PCD/or designee.
Requirements
V.
Reporting Requirements:
Reports immediately to the PCD or designee any delays or difficulties in the delivery of service.
Reports to the PCD or designee situations requiring his/her attention.
VI. Accountability
Shall be accountable for maintaining the confidentiality of patient-related data and information.
Shall be accountable for abiding by all relevant hospital policies and procedures.
Shall be responsible for observing all policies and procedures of the nursing division.
Shall be responsible for maintaining professional and courteous behavior.
VII. Qualifications
Minimum Education:
High School graduate
Minimum Experience
Hospital experience or Doctor's Office/medical experience necessary.
Minimum Skills/abilities
Excellent telephone skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Refined organizational skills.
Experience With Computer Systems Preferred.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Excellent customer relations skills.
Ability to prioritize secretarial functions.
Certification/Licensure
No certification/licensure required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Part-time Job function
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Unit Coordinator, Telemetry, 24 Hours (Days) weekend and holiday rotations
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Boston Medical Center (BMC) Unit Coordinator, Telemetry, 24 Hours (Days) weekend and holiday rotations
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Unit Coordinator, Telemetry, 24 Hours (Days) weekend and holiday rotations
role at
Boston Medical Center (BMC) I. Position Function
Under the supervision of the Patient Care Director, the unit coordinator will perform a variety of secretarial duties in support of the administrative and clinical functions on the unit to which he/she is assigned.
II. Job Relationships
Must be able to collaborate and effectively communicate with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
III. Authority
To coordinate the activities of the unit as outlined below:
Responsibilities
IV. A. Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
"Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards."
Communication
Serves as unit receptionist, greeting visitors and, when necessary, directing personnel to
various locations.
Answers telephones using proper etiquette and relays messages/information as necessary. Pages Codes as directed using correct emergency number. Pages health care providers as directed. Serves as a communications liaison between unit and other departments. Serves as a communication liaison between patients, family members, doctors and nurses. Participates in staff meetings/conferences as appropriate. Attends monthly unit secretary
meeting.
Maintains a professional demeanor to patients, professional staff, co-workers, and maintains
positive customer relations skills.
Distributes mail. Arranges patient transport using the VIP system. Arranges for the transportation of specimens to the lab using the VIP system and Pneumatic
Tube System.
Admissions
Assembles new admit packets and charts. Obtains old medical records from the Medical Record Department as needed. Labels patients room with their last name on the door. Calls admitting with all new admits, transfers and room changes to the unit. Obtains HO assignments for all new admissions, transfers, and post them. Using the Blue Chip System, Forms are printed as needed: Patient ID bracelets, Patient
labels, Face sheet, Physician orders, Multi-disciplinary Notes, Emergency Department
forms.
Takes information on new admissions and transfers from the Admitting department. Calls transport using the VIP system to send patient valuables (in a valuable envelope)
to the cashier's office.
Transcription Of Physician Orders
Transcribes physician's orders according to the nursing policy and procedure. Enter ordered diets into computer and notifies dietary office when the diet has been changed
and also updates the changes in the computer.
Coordinates the scheduling of tests, lab work and consults. Enters consults, labs, tests, diets into the computer.
Medical Record
Files all paper work: Flow sheets, Medication sheets, Blood Bank Forms for patients who
have had Transfusions, Radiology, MRI, CT, Operative Reports and EKGs.
Maintains the neatness of patient charts: assures that forms are in their correct place,
thin charts as needed.
Checks all charts daily to make sure there is Physician Order sheets, Multi-disciplinary
Progress Notes and Patient labels.
Prepares pre-operative packets to be sent with patients going to the operating room. Initiates appropriate CareMap on each patient.
Discharge
Processes discharges in the computer, pulls charts, pulls old charts, pulls old records, note
in census/log and inform Environmental Services.
Sends Discharge Summary and Referral with patient upon discharge when appropriate. Books ambulance, Chair care, per request of Care Management. Faxes documents to other hospitals or Facilities on discharge per Care Management.
Supplies
Maintains daily supply stock, including CSR, Patient Equipment, laundry and pharmacy
departments.
Orders supplies via ESI. Responsible for deletion and addition of all forms when changes are made. Maintains correct stock of papers in Blue Chip Machine: NCR paper, 5-hole punch paper,
labels, consult cards, blank bracelets and ink toner cartridges.
Calls CSR, Patient Equipment, Central Processing, Laundry as needed for supplies.
Equipment
Reports to the Help Desk any mal functioning computers. Reports to Maintenance faculty any broken machines/ beds when necessary. Reports to the Operator problems with the telephones on the unit.
Charges
Enters charges for unit via computer (if applicable).
Miscellaneous
Keeps informed of any changes in report procedures, as in death certificates, patient
restraints, patients at risk for falls.
Updates census book for last 24 hours with admissions, transfers, deaths and discharges. Once a month makes a new schedule of new HO for the present month, changes noted on the
charts, take out the old HO names, and beeper numbers for the current month in all the
charts.
Files all policies and procedures. Assembles and orders brochures for Patient Educational handouts. Maintains and updates Patient Assignment board. Keeps area of Nurses station neat and clutter free.
B. Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions
Performs all other related or similar duties as requested or required by PCD/or designee.
Requirements
V.
Reporting Requirements:
Reports immediately to the PCD or designee any delays or difficulties in the delivery of service.
Reports to the PCD or designee situations requiring his/her attention.
VI. Accountability
Shall be accountable for maintaining the confidentiality of patient-related data and information.
Shall be accountable for abiding by all relevant hospital policies and procedures.
Shall be responsible for observing all policies and procedures of the nursing division.
Shall be responsible for maintaining professional and courteous behavior.
VII. Qualifications
Minimum Education:
High School graduate
Minimum Experience
Hospital experience or Doctor's Office/medical experience necessary.
Minimum Skills/abilities
Excellent telephone skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Refined organizational skills.
Experience With Computer Systems Preferred.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
Excellent customer relations skills.
Ability to prioritize secretarial functions.
Certification/Licensure
No certification/licensure required.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Part-time Job function
Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Boston Medical Center (BMC) by 2x Get notified about new Unit Coordinator jobs in
Boston, MA . Unit Coordinator (Medical Secretary) $2,000 Sign on Bonus.
Unit Coordinator - ICU/CCU 36 hours/week 7a-7:30p
Guild - Head Staff Assistant Grade 28 (SY25-26)
Medical Office Coordinator (Ophthalmology Clinic)
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Braintree, MA $65,000.00-$82,000.00 2 weeks ago New Patient Coordinator - Thoracic Oncology
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Executive Assistant - Ultrasound R&D (Cambridge, MA)
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Boston, MA $70,300.00-$87,000.00 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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