Unit Coordinator Per Diem

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital part of the Tufts Medicine system has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses Level III Trauma Center Level III Special Care Nursery Breast Health Center Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties Melrose/Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.

Job Overview

This 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.

If you are passionate about providing care in your local community come join our team!

Hours: Per diem schedule flexible/various hours.

Location: Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon St Melrose MA 02176.

What We Offer:

403(b) retirement plan with hospitalmatch
Opportunities for growth
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-campus parking

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. Associates 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 patients 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 EKGs x-rays pathology reports operative notes progress notes consultations etc. for current discharged and transferred patients.

6. Labels 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. Collaborates 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.

13. Responsible for coordination of unit activities during electronic downtime.

14. Facilitates timely delivery of time and attendance records.

15. Monitors available quantity and documentation of forms materials supplies and equipment inventory. Responsible for tracking and returning of rental equipment.

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

17. Assists with orientation and training of new unit coordinators as designated by the department leadership.

About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40 local health programs across a system of hospitals urgent care locations outpatient services and community physicians.

Core to our values Melrose/Wakefield Hospitals commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.