ICU BA- Part Time Days

Yale NewHaven Health; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Hospital is seeking an Administrative Support role to join the patient care team. The position focuses on delivering outstanding customer service, managing medical records, and supporting daily operations within a healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least 6 months of healthcare experience, with strong communication and multitasking abilities. The role requires the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and to maintain patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; secretarial coursework preferred.
• Minimum 6 months work experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to read screens and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Creates a positive first impression with patients and families through professional service.
• Interacts with patients, families, physicians and staff in a courteous, pleasant manner.
• Maintains patient medical records in HIPAA-compliant manner.
• Ensures regulatory readiness and a clean, comfortable environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Computer proficiency

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Secretarial coursework

Tools

Medical records software

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

The Business Associate in cooperation with members of the patient care team achieves desired outcomes in the following areas: Service Excellence, collaboration and teamwork, technical expertise, positive impact and problem solving. Additional activities may be at the request of the department and/or Manager to ensure safe effective and efficient operations of the facility. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at BH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity, and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel. Adheres to the "Is there anything else I can do for you , and "Heal me, cause me no harm, treat me nicely" customer service pledge and promotes a positive work environment.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Service Excellence - Creates a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "Is there anything else I can do for you?" customer service excellence pledge.
  • 1.1Interacts with patients, families/friends, physicians and staff, in a helpful, courteous, pleasant and professional manner at all times, including while using the intercom.
• 2.Collaboration and Teamwork - Assures that information is communicated in a timely, sensitive and effective way; follows through on responses as appropriate.
  • 2.1Demonstrates sensitivity to the varying needs and communication styles of our culturally diverse patients, families and staff.
• 3.Technical Expertise - Proficient skill on all computer applications and telecommunication systems. Maintains all medical records and other materials related to medical status and patient care. Observes strict confidentiality within HIPAA regulations.
  • 3.1Receives, distributes, processes, files and maintains all patients' medical records and other documents relating to medical status and patient care maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
• 4.Positive Impact on Practice/Problem Solving - Exhibits behaviors demonstrating responsibility for creating a positive work environment. Recommend reasonable solutions to address problems.
  • 4.1Ensure environment is always regulatory ready, regulatory compliant, including maintaining a clean, comfortable environment for patients, families, friends and coworkers.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent; secretarial coursework preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 6 months work experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

LICENSURE

N/A

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent communications, interpersonal, organizational skills and ability to multitask and manage time effectively. Ability to read computer screens, forms and other documents and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to write clearly and legibly. Demonstrated competency with computers and keyboarding skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to respond to unpredictable, changing situations and needs (including clinical crises on the unit and otherwise stressful situations and interactions) with sound judgement and excellent customer relations skills. Possess the ability to maintain composure in stressful situations. Demonstrate a caring, positive attitude towards patients and families.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Consistent use of body mechanics. Work involves sitting in a chair for long periods of time, stands and walks through department or facility as required.

YNHHS Requisition ID

194539