Obstetrics Unit Secretary — Patient Access & Records

hhccareers; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in the Greater Manchester Region seeks a diligent hospital clerk to support nursing staff with daily patient care activities. You will prepare and maintain medical records, transcribe orders, and assist with patient registrations and notary duties.

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will greet patients, gather demographic and financial data, and coordinate with departments to ensure accurate information flow and compliant signatures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Public Notary status required within 1 month of hire.
• Effective English communication and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Meets, greets and directs all patients, families, visitors and health care team members.
• Prepares medical records for new admissions and discharged patients; maintains accurate records.
• Transcribes physician orders timely and enters them in the computer system.
• Registers patients and collects demographic and financial data to ensure proper reimbursement.
• Responds to patient requests and acknowledges call bells promptly.
• Establishes patient accounts and links records to the correct unit.
• Completes registration forms and bracelets for registrants and assigns physicians.
• Works with staff across departments to resolve interdepartmental issues.

Skills

English literacy and communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Public Notary status within 1 month of hire

Job description

Hartford HealthCare in the Greater Manchester Region seeks a diligent hospital clerk to support nursing staff with daily patient care activities. You will prepare and maintain medical records, transcribe orders, and assist with patient registrations and notary duties.

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will greet patients, gather demographic and financial data, and coordinate with departments to ensure accurate information flow and compliant signatures.