Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Franklin Medical Center is looking for a Health Unit Clerk (HUC) to join our Obstetrics team in Greenfield, MA !

Resume Required with Application

Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) is an 89-bed community hospital in Greenfield, MA. Rooted in a rich tradition of service and accountability to the people of Franklin County, North Quabbin, and surrounding communities. BFMC services include emergency, surgery, cancer, heart and vascular, obstetrics, and more.

More than 200 physicians on active and courtesy staff

More than 24,000 Emergency Department visits annually

More than 400 babies delivered each year in The Birthplace – a progressive, midwife-driven service.

Training site for the Family Medicine residency, and for residents in emergency medicine, surgery, and obstetrics programs based at Baystate Medical Center

Franklin Medical Center joined Baystate Health in 1986

Rooted in a rich tradition of 125 years of service and accountability, our highly skilled team is committed to advancing care with our state-of-the art facilities and technology. Baystate Franklin houses a $26 million surgical center and the talented surgical teams of the Baystate Health network. Our spacious pre-surgery, recovery, and family waiting areas offer privacy and comfort with natural light, healing gardens, and other amenities. Our multidisciplinary approach gives you access to specialists from across the Baystate Health system, offering comprehensive and collaborative medical treatments close to home.

SCHEDULE:

36 hours per week

Three 12-hour shifts a week.

7A-730P

Every other weekend and holiday.

Differential pay for weekends, and holidays.

LOCATION :

Baystate Franklin Medical Center

Greenfield, MA

Onsite parking

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases

Continuing education support and reimbursement

First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

Farm Share Memberships

403b retirement company match annual company contribution increase based on years of service.

Free money coach advice from a certified professional

Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.

Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

Life insurance

Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health.

Onsite parking

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY:

We offer competitive total compensation packages that include pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. Our compensation offers consider a wide range of factors including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. Compensation offers do not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

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All correspondence can be directed to:

Cole Courtemanche, Healthcare Recruiter

[email protected]

Summary:

Reports to the Unit Manager but daily activities are coordinated by the Unit Staff Nurse. Works with patient and family-focused care teams to ensure all business functions related to processing patient information. Manages documentation, transcribes orders and organizes patient medical record and chart. Obtains patient test results and other information for records. Facilitates communication among staff, relaying messages/information and running errands. Acts as receptionist for visitors to unit. Orients patients and families to the unit, answering routine questions. This description covers the essential functions of the position. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

1) Functions as a receptionist for the unit and facilitates the collection/dissemination of information.

2) Initiates, maintains and completes hospital records and logs. Maintains chart in proper sequence and labels pages with patient’s ID sticker. Prepares medical record prior to patient transfer/discharge, faxes and/or copies medical records as needed.

3) Maintains accurate and timely communications within unit. Answers patient call bell and relays messages promptly and consistently to team members.

4) Sorts, distributes and files department incoming mail and incoming computer-generated information.

5) Inventories, maintains and charges supplies/procedures. Initiates requisitions as requested accurately and in a timely fashion.

6) Verbalizes knowledge and location of emergency equipment as observed by manager. Mobilizes Code team/C-section team when needed through immediate telephone/paging contact as evidenced by observation and feedback.

7) Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with members of the health care team.

8) Performs other unit activities that support patient care and unit functioning.

9) Attends unit clerk meetings and unit staff meetings monthly. Precepts new unit clerk staff during orientation periods.

Minimally Required Experience :

1) None

Preferred Work Experience :

1) Previous experience as a medical secretary, unit clerk, or other applicable experience in a healthcare environment.

Skills and Competencies :

Knowledge of medical terminology

Secretarial skills and computer knowledge required.

Completes mandatory unit, Patient Care Division and hospital wide in-services and requirements.

Consistently positive performance appraisals in key areas of function and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to handle difficult and stressful situations.

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

GED or HiSET

Certifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Ab out Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware:

Baystate Medical Center in Springfield

Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center)

Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield

Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer

Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield