ER Unit Secretary: Fast-Paced Medical Records & Coordination

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit by coordinating patient activities, organizing records, and handling order transcription. The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and working within a team across departments.

Day shift (7:00 am–7:30 pm) x3, with weekend coverage. Strong PC skills and medical terminology knowledge are essential, and prior unit/secretarial experience is preferred for success in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1-2 years of secretarial/clerical experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• PC skills and knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines and balance multiple priorities required.
• Previous Unit or Medical Secretary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate selected patient activities between the nursing unit and other internal departments.
• Maintain and organize patient medical records and nursing unit activity files.
• Transcribe medical orders and maintain equipment and supplies.

Job description

The Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit by coordinating patient activities, organizing records, and handling order transcription. The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and working within a team across departments.

Day shift (7:00 am–7:30 pm) x3, with weekend coverage. Strong PC skills and medical terminology knowledge are essential, and prior unit/secretarial experience is preferred for success in a fast-paced