Rehab Department Coordinator

Job Title

Mass General Brigham Administrative Support

Provides administrative support to unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff, serving as the liaison between patients, visitors, and clinicians. Expected to effectively organize priorities, complete tasks on time, and 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.

• 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 accurate, timely information into the electronic medical record for admissions, discharges, and transfers to facilitate efficient patient throughput.
• Contacts ancillary service departments to obtain equipment, services, and supplies; tracks status and location; uses the designated process to identify and facilitate repairs.
• May assist the manager with payroll duties, staff scheduling, or supervision of unit secretaries. Duties may vary by department.

Education:

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

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials:
Unit Coordinator Certification
- National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, Inc. preferred

Experience:

Administrative support experience 2-3 years preferred

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 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.

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision
  - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision
  - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite Work Location 159 Wells Avenue

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$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly Grade 3

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a 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.