Unit Secretary

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under general supervision, providing a variety clerical duties in support of the department.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent GED is required.
• One (1) to Two (2) years administrative clerical experience preferably in a patient care environment- or- current active YNHHS internal experience covering Business Associate/ Unit Associate responsibilities.
• Prior computer usage strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as receptionist, greeting and interacting with patients, visitors and others.
• Performs various unit clerical tasks including mailing, messages, record-keeping, typing, and filing.
• Handles patient appointment system.
• Interacts with all others in a manner consistent with excellent hospital public relations.
• Maintains safe, clean, and organized environment in all clerical areas.
• Respects patients' rights at all times identified within the institution.
• Assists in maintaining supplies at appropriate inventory levels.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations as directed.
• Appropriately seeks information or assistance from administrator, or other resource people.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees