Patient Administrative Associate - CTICU

hhccareers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Patient Administrative Associate to join Hartford Hospital in a role supporting the patient care team. You will provide administrative support and act as a liaison among health care staff, patients, and families to ensure smooth operation.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Unit Manager, you will help maintain regulatory compliance and hospital procedures while contributing to a patient-centered environment that emphasizes quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, and speaking English required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must meet position physical requirements as specified.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support as part of the patient care team.
• Communicate with health care team, patients and families.
• Contribute to smooth operation in accordance with hospital standards and policies.
• Reports to the Manager of the patient unit.

Skills

Reading & Writing English

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Work whereevery momentmatters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center. Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and is home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Housing the Northeast’s largest robotic surgery center, committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization.

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Unit Manager, the Patient Administrative Associate performs delegated functions as a member of a patient care team by providing administrative support and communicating with members of the health care team, patients and families. This role contributes to the successful operation of the work area and functions in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies and procedures. Reports to Manager of the patient unit.

REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English, and perform basic Mathematics.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills required
• Ability to perform physical effort as specified by position physical requirements and occupational exposure form.

PREFERRED:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Hospital based or physician office work experience.
• Demonstrated competencies in a related health field at Hartford Hospital
• CPR validation may be required within three months of hire depending upon work area specific requirement

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this isyour moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.