Unit Coordinator for PACU

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We are seeking an experienced administrative profession for a highly visible role within our prestigious Post Anesthesia Care Units (PACU) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) as a Unit Coordinator.

The PACU at MGH is comprised of 6 individual critical care areas dedicated to the care of adult and pediatric patients preceding and immediately following surgery and/or procedures requiring anesthesia. The unit operates 24 hours per day with Anesthesia and Nurse Practitioner medical coverage.

What we have to offer:

• Work/Life: Weekly Salary, paid training, discount MBTA and market-leading shift differential for candidates seeking a balance to thrive professionally and personally.
• Growth: Career and skills development programs available, as well as an opportunity to work in medicine, or to start a career in medical administration.
• Award Winning: #1 Best Regional Hospital and "America's Best Hospital" in Boston, Massachusetts from U.S. News Best Hospitals for 2023-2024
• Employee-centric: As the #1 employer in Massachusetts, our full benefits, perks, retirement programs are industry-leading and centered around your importance to this field.

As a Unit Coordinator, you will . . .

• Play a critical role in patient care by serving as the central source of information by communicating with patients, families and medical staff.
• Transcribe medical charts for patients to ensure that the medical treatments and procedures are carried out and order supplies for the unit.
• Acts as the central contact person for the nursing unit; performs transcription, clerical and reception duties; and will become an expert user in Epic.
• Work under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designee to coordinate the non-nursing/non-clinical activities essential to the effective functioning of the nursing unit.
• Requires a high degree of accuracy and strong communications skills.

What we are looking for in a Unit Coordinator. . .

If this sounds like a job for you, we'd love to hear from you. But first, please make sure you have the following:

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate Degree preferred
• Medical or health care experience desirable, but willing to train otherwise qualified candidates
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new systems and procedures
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to interact with diverse groups of patients, staff and providers
• Demonstrated ability to solve basic patient and practice problems

Only candidates who meet all of these requirements will be considered.

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.