Job Title

Provides administrative support to unit-based and hospital-wide clinicians and staff, serving as the liaison between patients, visitors, and clinicians.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

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: Certified Health Unit Coordinator – National Association of Health Unit Coordinators (NAHUC) preferred.

Experience: Administrative support experience 1-2 years required.

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 the 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

1 North is an inpatient unit for those with psychotic disorders, specializing in first-break cases. Our focus is symptom management and safety, ensuring a therapeutic environment to promote stabilization.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

23 Isaac Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.58 – $26.58/Hourly

EEO Statement

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation 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.