Unit Coordinator Med/Surg 3A (24 Hours, Evenings)

Boston Medical Center South At Boston Medical Center South, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values. If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you. Schedule: 24 Hours, Evenings, Every Other Weekend, Part-Time, Benefit Eligible Position Summary: Provide technical assistance to the nursing staff and perform a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling, and supply functions necessary for the operation of the Med/Surg 3A. Receives and greets visitors, patients, and staff. Responds to questions appropriately, referring items in question to authorized staff. Answers and makes telephone calls promptly and in a courteous manner, which could include physician consults, other departments for assistance, and informing physicians of admissions. Maintains positive communications with other departments. Assists the staff by running errands, delivering specimens and paperwork, and checking mail. Keeps nurses informed of incoming reports, new orders, and other messages. Demonstrates awareness of patient's rights to privacy and confidentiality. Transcribes physician and nursing orders in an accurate, neat, and timely manner. Accurately enters orders into Meditech. Assembles, labels, and organizes the medical record for patient admissions. Secures records from previous admission as needed. Required Knowledge