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Tufts Medical Center

Unit Coordinator (24 hrs/week, Weekends) - Psych Unit

Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Schedule This position is part-time, 24 hrs/week. Saturday and Sunday 7 am - 7/7:30 pm. Job Profile

Summary This role focuses on providing administrative and business support to the organization in order to achieve operational goals.

In addition, this role focuses on performing the following General Administration duties: Produces documents, collects, records,

sorts

and files information, handles mail, prepares routine reports, makes travel arrangements, arranges appointments, responds to inquiries, data entry, and

operates

office equipment

.

An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical)

operating

in a "hands on" environment

.

The majority of

time is spent

in

the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision

.

An

experienced level

role that requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard

procedures, and

communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Job Overview Th

is position

coordinates the flow of patient activity and information on the unit/practice areas, based upon currently approved policies and procedures recognized by the

hospital.

This

position

, under the direction of clinical leadership, performs a

variety of clerical duties

, is a

liaison to all departments

, and is a

communication link between patient care, customer service

, and the unit. Job Description Minimum Qualifications

: 1.

High school diploma or equivalent

. Preferred Qualifications

: 1.

One (1) year of customer service experience in a healthcare or customer facing setting. 2.

Associate's degree. Duties and Responsibilities

:

The

duties and responsibilities listed

below

are intended to describe the general nature of work

and

are not intended to be an all-inclusive list

.

Other duties

and responsibilities

may be assigned. 1.

Remains

in

constant communications with admissions on the status of all patients including transfers, admissions, discharges, bed changes, bed cleaning request, and

possible changes

through

the shift

. 2. Responsible for review of bed assignments and relaying this information to clinical staff

. 3.

Receives, greets and directs patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel arriving on or calling a patient care unit in a manner consistent with service excellence expectations and

hospital

standards of behavior. 4.

Initiates

,

assembles

and

maintains

patient charts on the assigned unit in

appropriate

, functional order according to

hospital

policy

.

Files pertinent data in

appropriate patient's

record

.

Prepares charts for Medical Records upon discharge. 5. Prepares and

maintains

medical records, in accordance

to

hospital standards and policy,

including labeling patient name on admission forms, filing all paperwork in medical record, sorting EKG's, x-rays, pathology reports, operative notes, progress notes, consultations, etc., for current, discharged, and transferred patients. 6.

L

abels patient names and updates bed boards, bedside charts, and computer information, including diet, condition, allergies,

height

and weight of new and current patients. 7.

Transcribes physician orders to

appropriate information

sites

which may include:

Sorian, nursing

kardex

, MAR (medication administration record), intervention sheet, diet sheet and other documents

utilized

and completes necessary follow through. 8.

Supports effective and efficient communication for the nursing unit by

promptly answering phone, triaging calls,

and

relaying messages

to staff using appropriate etiquette

.

Coordinates communications

regarding

outside services, transfers (external or internal), discharges to another facility and/or physician changes as they occur. 9.

Utilizes

hospital computer systems accurately to enter orders, verify orders, retrieve

data

and generate reports. Reports malfunction to help desk. 10.

C

ollaborates with case management staff, social

workers

and nursing staff to

facilitate

follow up

appointments

within the hospital or upon discharge. 11.

Coordinates communication during emergency situations or STAT requests or orders. 12

.

Follows through with orders unable to be completed during the off-shift and weekends. 1

3

.

Responsible for coordination of unit activities during electronic downtime. 1

4

.

Facilitates

timely

delivery of time and attendance records. 1

5

.

Monitors available quantity and documentation of forms, materials,

supplies

and equipment inventory.

Responsible for tracking and

returning of

rental equipment. 1

6

.

Responsible for information shared at all staff meetings (by attending, reading minutes or virtual). 1

7

.

Assists with orientation and training of new unit coordinators as

designated

by the

department leadership. Physical Requirements

: 1.

Frequent sitting, occasional

standing

or walking, and lifting of 10-15

lbs. 2.

Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulations for computer keyboard operation

. 3.

Requires ability to see computer screen, and reports. 4.

Requires ability communicate visually,

verbally

and audibly with healthcare personnel. Skills & Abilities: 1.

Excellent

communications skills including

interpersonal, phone

, and written

. 2. Excellent

organizational skills

required

.

Utilizes time effectively, prioritizing appropriately

. 3. A

b

ility

to work with detailed, confidential material and to work independently. 4.

Working knowledge of

computer systems such as

Microsoft Word,

Excel

and Outlook

. 5

.

Maintains

sensitivity,

maturity

and flexibility in coping with

difficult situations

. 6

. A

b

ility

to work with all levels of staff

in different

departments, physicians, patients, vendors

,

and the community. 7

.

Extensive knowledge of

medical terminology

to enable effective communication and support

duties such as transcribing medication orders. 8

.

Demonstrates

problem solving and

decision-making

skills.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.

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