Oncology Unit Coordinator

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Job Summary Summary

Provides administrative support to unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff, functioning as the liaison between the patient, visitors and the clinicians. Expected to effectively organize priorities, complete tasks on time and to 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 into electronic medical record accurate and timely information about admissions, discharges and transfers to facilitate efficient patient throughput.
• Contacts ancillary service departments to obtain equipment, services and supplies; tracks status and location; uses designated process for identifying and facilitating repairs.
• May assist manager with payroll duties or scheduling of staff, 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.
• Licenses and Credentials Certified Health Unit Coordinator - National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) preferred.
• Experience Administrative support experience 2-3 years required.
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  Proficiency with office procedures and equipment (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%)

• Remote Type:
  Onsite
• Work Location:
  
  75 Francis Street
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  36
• Employee Type:
  Regular
• Work Shift:
  
  Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $18.22 - $26.06/Hourly

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate…