Unit Secretary - Med Neuro

Hartford HealthCare at Home; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare network as a Unit Secretary at Hartford HealthCare at Home in Bridgeport. This role involves performing essential administrative and clerical duties to support patient care, including greeting patients, managing communications, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience in a healthcare setting, contributing to a culture of inclusivity and teamwork.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Commitment to work/life balance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of secretarial/clerical experience required.
• Previous healthcare or medical secretary experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area.
• Greets patients and visitors, answers phones, and maintains patient charts.
• Executes unit-specific clerical functions like timekeeping and reporting.

Skills

Communication

PC skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Unit Secretary - Med Neuro role at Hartford HealthCare at Home

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with pride, knowing every moment counts. Join Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, with over 3,200 employees and 473 beds, is a Magnet-recognized community teaching hospital. It includes a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for all ages. We foster a culture of inclusivity, service, and teamwork, from staff working 24/7 to our Unit Secretaries and Techs who provide invaluable patient services.

Job Summary

Performs administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area. Responsibilities include greeting patients and visitors, answering phones, filing, mail distribution, and other clerical tasks. Communicates with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol. Types reports and documents, assists with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and maintains patient charts. Executes unit-specific clerical functions like timekeeping, reporting, and recording meeting minutes. Obtains necessary items for patient care and assists with patient throughput. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 1-2 years of secretarial/clerical experience required
• Previous healthcare or medical secretary experience preferred
• Proficiency in PC skills and knowledge of medical terminology required
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills

Additional Information

We offer career development opportunities, a competitive benefits package, and a commitment to work/life balance. Join us and be part of a team that is on the cutting edge of healthcare technology and community education. Your moment starts here.