Unit Coordinator - Short Stay Unit

At Lowell General Hospital / Tufts Medicine, we're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. Ready to grow with us?Lowell General Hospital is looking for a full time Unit Coordinator to join our Short Stay Unit! If you are seeking a clinical administrative support role, Lowell General Hospital's dynamic teams and skilled units offer opportunity for excellent teamwork, solid career growth & development!

Hours: Full time - 32hrs/week / Flexible - Day shift (4-10-hour day shifts)

Every other weekend and rotating holiday shifts required

*Peer shift coverage required as needed*
Location: Main Campus - Lowell General Hospital (Short Stay Unit)

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. Associate's degree.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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 patient's 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 EKG's, 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.

What We Offer:
* Competitive salaries & benefits
* 403(b) retirement plan with hospitalmatch
* Opportunities for growth
* Tuition reimbursement
* Free parking

About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system - we're a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you'll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family's well-being.