Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Unit Coordinator- Geri/Psych (24 Hours, 3p-11:30p)
Boston Medical Center (BMC), Brockton, Massachusetts, United States, 02411
Overview
Position: Unit Coordinator (SEIU) – Department: Geri Psych. Schedule: 24 Hours, 3p-11:30p, Rotating Weekends. Responsible for the overall clerical functions of the nursing station/front desk. Working collaboratively with the clinical team, the Unit Coordinator participates in delivery of patient care by providing a variety of clerical, customer relations, and support services to patients, their families/visitors, and healthcare team members.
Responsibilities
Receives and greets visitors, patients and staff. Responds to questions appropriately, referring items in question to authorized staff.
Answers telephone promptly and in a courteous manner. Maintains positive communications with other departments. Makes telephone calls: physician consults; other departments for assistance (e.g., Information Systems); inform physicians of admissions.
Assists 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 rights to privacy and confidentiality.
Transcribes physician and nursing orders accurately, neatly, and in a timely manner. Places appropriate orders onto the nursing chart.
Assembles, labels and organizes the medical record for patient admissions. Secures records from previous admission as needed.
Accurately enters orders into the EMR system.
Faxes medication orders to pharmacy. Notes dangerous abbreviations and contacts physicians for clarification. Records time called in the margin of the physician order sheet.
Prepares chart for discharge and ensures chart is complete. Compiles all discharge paperwork. Enters discharges into computer.
Notifies administrative manager of unit activities such as changes in patient conditions.
Accurately files test results in a timely manner. Copies documents as requested for unit personnel.
Increases knowledge and use of the hospital computer system as new programs are developed.
Maintains and orders clerical supplies for the unit as directed by the nurse manager.
Reports broken equipment and enters work orders into Meditech; contacts outside vendors regarding special equipment.
Reports to and begins work promptly. Gives adequate notice of absenteeism or tardiness. Appearance is professional in accordance with the dress code.
Asks appropriate questions within the job description if an unfamiliar circumstance arises. Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: Minimum one-year clerical experience
Knowledge & Skills: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Computer skills required. Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Employment details
Senioritiy level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Equal Opportunity 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.
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Responsibilities
Receives and greets visitors, patients and staff. Responds to questions appropriately, referring items in question to authorized staff.
Answers telephone promptly and in a courteous manner. Maintains positive communications with other departments. Makes telephone calls: physician consults; other departments for assistance (e.g., Information Systems); inform physicians of admissions.
Assists 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 rights to privacy and confidentiality.
Transcribes physician and nursing orders accurately, neatly, and in a timely manner. Places appropriate orders onto the nursing chart.
Assembles, labels and organizes the medical record for patient admissions. Secures records from previous admission as needed.
Accurately enters orders into the EMR system.
Faxes medication orders to pharmacy. Notes dangerous abbreviations and contacts physicians for clarification. Records time called in the margin of the physician order sheet.
Prepares chart for discharge and ensures chart is complete. Compiles all discharge paperwork. Enters discharges into computer.
Notifies administrative manager of unit activities such as changes in patient conditions.
Accurately files test results in a timely manner. Copies documents as requested for unit personnel.
Increases knowledge and use of the hospital computer system as new programs are developed.
Maintains and orders clerical supplies for the unit as directed by the nurse manager.
Reports broken equipment and enters work orders into Meditech; contacts outside vendors regarding special equipment.
Reports to and begins work promptly. Gives adequate notice of absenteeism or tardiness. Appearance is professional in accordance with the dress code.
Asks appropriate questions within the job description if an unfamiliar circumstance arises. Performs work of equal skill, effort, and responsibility as directed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: Minimum one-year clerical experience
Knowledge & Skills: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Computer skills required. Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Employment details
Senioritiy level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Equal Opportunity 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.
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