Unit Secretary - Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health

Hartford Healthcare • Hartford, CT

23h • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Institute of Living, one of the first mental health centers in the U.S., remains one of America’s leading not-for-profit centers for patient care, research and education in the fields of behavioral, psychiatric and addiction disorder. Through our dedicated, experienced and skilled clinicians, we provide patients and their families with the highest quality of personalized care. Programs are offered for children, adolescents and adults struggling with mental illness as well as offering services specializing in Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Geriatric Services. 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

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year hospital based or physician office work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• performs delegated functions as a member of a patient care team by providing administrative support
• communicating with members of the health care team, patients and families
• contributes to the successful operation of the work area
• functions in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies and procedures

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs
• Located on the Institute of Living’s historic park-like grounds designed by Frederick Law Ohlmsted

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED