Unit Coordinator Pediatrics/Med Surg (25hrs/week)

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: Part time - 25hrs/week

Monday through Friday 3:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Main Campus - Lowell General Hospital (Pediatric/Med Surg unit)

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. High school diploma or equivalent 

2. Two (2) years of related experience in a hospital or healthcare setting 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Three (3) years of related experience in a hospital or healthcare setting 

2. Some college or an Associate's degree in a related field of study 

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 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 hospital match
• Opportunities for growth  
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-campus parking

About Lowell General Hospital:

Lowell General Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Greater Lowell area and surrounding communities. With two primary campuses located in Lowell, Massachusetts, we are the second-largest community hospital in Massachusetts. We have the latest state-of-the-art technology and a full range of medical and surgical services for patients, from newborns to seniors. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for ex