Schedule:Emergency Department.Part-time24hrs/week, (3) 8hour shifts, night shift, every other weekend andHoliday rotation.
Under the supervision of the Nursing Director and as a member of the Unit Based Patient Care Team, the unit secretary performs a wide range of secretarial duties and coordinates unit/floor procedure to ensure professional and efficient operation of the department in providing quality patient care.
Performs the following duties to support unit operations and coordination of resources including but not limited to:
Answering unit phones
Collaborating with health care team members and other departments
Scheduling patient tests and appointments
Maintaining all medical records
Initiating and tracking unit requests
Coordinating discharges, transfers, and admissions proactively to assure efficient operation and management of resources on the unit.
Greets patients arriving at the EmergencyDepartment.Provides directions and assistance to patients and visitors.
Assures the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide indirect patient family centered care appropriate to the age of the patients served on assigned unit.
Grade:125
About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171 bed non-profit, community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital has a long history of meeting the health care needs of our patients by offering comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. At Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, our world revolves around our patients and their families, which is why we've been nationally recognized for our best practices in patient care, safety measures and surgical outcomes. If you're looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Associate's Degree preferred.
1-2 years of experience in medical, customer service setting preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office strongly preferred.
Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel.
The ability to work under stressful conditions, adapting to the changing pace on the unit, frequent interruptions, emergencies, and acutely ill patients.
Ability to assist lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs
Abiility to assist with transportation of patients on and off the pod
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with staff through voice mail, e-mail, etc.
Ability to sit and/or stand for an extended period of time.
EEO StatementBrigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an employee's protected status, such as age, race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.
Primary Location
:MA-Boston-BWFH Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Main
Work Locations
:BWFH Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital Main1153 Centre StreetBoston02130
Job
:Administrative Support
Organization
:Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital(BWFH)
Schedule
:Part-timeStandard Hours:24
Shift
:Night Job
Employee Status
:RegularRecruiting Department:BWFH Emergency Department
