Position: Unit Coordinator
Department: MedSurg 2C
Schedule: 24 Hours, 3p-11p, Weekend Rotations
Position Summary:
Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff and performing a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit.
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. a) Physician consults. b) Other departments for assistance (i.e. Information Systems). c) Inform physicians of admissions.
Assists the staff by running errands, delivering specimens and paperwork, and checking mail.
Keeps nurses informed of in coming reports, new orders and other messages.
Demonstrate awareness of patient’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.
Transcribes physician and nursing orders in an accurate, neat and timely manner. Places appropriate orders onto the nursing Carded.
Assembles, labels and organizes the medical record for patient admissions.
Secures records from previous admission as needed.
Accurately enters orders into EMR system.
Faxes medication orders to pharmacy. Notes dangerous abbreviations and contacts physicians for nurses to get clarification. Notes time called in margin of physician order sheet.
Prepares chart for discharge and assures chart is complete. Compiles all discharge paper work.
Enters discharges into computer.
Notifies administrative manager of unit activities such as, change in patients conditions.
Accurately files test results in a timely manner.
Copies documents as requested for unit personnel.
Increases knowledge and use of hospital computer system as new programs are developed.
Maintains and orders clerical supplies for the unit as directed by nurse manager.
Reports broken equipment enters work orders into Epic and calls 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 job description, if an unfamiliar circumstance
Performs work of equal skills, effort, and responsibility as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Experience: Minimum one-year working of clerical experience required
Knowledge & Skills: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Computer skills required. Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Compensation Range:
$16.99- $25.24This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum one year of clerical experience
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Computer skills required
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Boston Medical Center (BMC) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boston Medical Center (BMC) and has not been reviewed or approved by Boston Medical Center (BMC).
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements delivered significant raises for nurses and many non‑RN groups, lifting pay levels in those cohorts. Feedback suggests these structured increases improved satisfaction for roles covered by the contracts.
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Affordable Benefits — An option for a no‑premium medical plan, strong pharmacy discounts, and low‑cost same‑day care position healthcare as cost‑effective. Additional programs like diabetes support and coaching further reduce out‑of‑pocket burden.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time staff receive a large PTO bank that grows over time and extended parental leave for birth or adoption. Colleagues also have access to emergency child and elder care supports and childcare discounts.
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Boston Medical Center, located in Boston’s historic South End, is a private, not-for-profit, 567-bed, academic medical center and the primary teaching affiliate for Boston University School of Medicine. Recognized for its high-quality, nationally ranked and comprehensive medical care for the entire family, patients have access to the most current treatment and advancements at BMC. BMC physicians lead the way in pioneering new therapies that impact the care of patients locally and worldwide. In 2013, BMC made the decision to invest in a four-year campus redesign that includes additions to buildings, upgrades to existing structures, and an expansion of the Emergency Department. Once completed, the redesign will provide clinical workspaces with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to solve BMC's most pressing care delivery needs. Already complete, the hospital’s Shapiro Center is Boston’s newest outpatient care facility and features a quarter-million square feet of clinic space, key support services, one of the region’s most technologically advanced pharmacies, and a bright, spacious café. Housed in a facility that provides world-class, patient-centered care at every visit, BMC doctors are among the best in their field. Many are recognized annually as “Top Doctors” in their medical and surgical specialties by publications such as U.S. News & World Report and Boston magazine. Boston Medical Center is also the largest safety net hospital in New England and extends into the community as a founding partner of Boston HealthNet, a network of 15 community health centers throughout Boston serving more than a quarter million people annually. No matter whom you meet at BMC, all are committed to providing every patient and family member with the highest quality of care, respect, warmth and compassion.
