Patient Administrative Associate - Surgical ICU

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Patient Administrative Associate to join the Hartford Hospital team in Hartford, CT. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Unit Manager, you will provide administrative support and communicate with health care team members, patients and families to keep the unit running smoothly.

This role focuses on accurate documentation, scheduling, data entry and responsive patient service, contributing to our high standards of patient care and operational excellence

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• CPR validation may be required within three months of hire depending upon work area specific requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support as a member of the patient care team.
• Communicate with health care team, patients, and families.
• Ensure unit operations comply with regulatory standards and hospital policies.
• Report to Manager, Patient Unit.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

CPR validation may be required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location Detail:

79 Jefferson St HH Bliss Wing (10064)

Shift Detail:

Night shift. Every other weekend and holiday.

Work where every moment matters.

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 in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Job Summary

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, Patient Unit.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year hospital based or physician office work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• CPR validation may be required within three months of hire depending upon work area specific requirement.
• Physical effort as required by Position Physical Requirements and Occupational Exposures Form.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.

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 is your 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.