Unit Secretary - Surgical Service

Hartford Healthcare • Bridgeport, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area. · Greets patients and visitors, answers/screens/routes telephone calls, files, distributes mail and performs other general clerical duties. · Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol. · Types various reports and documents for unit staff. · Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient charts. · Carries out unit specific clerical functions including but not limited to time keeping, recording, reporting and distribution meeting minutes. · Obtains a variety of needed items necessary in order to facilitate patient care. · Assists with all aspects of patient thru put. · Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 1-2 years of previous secretarial/clerical experience required
• PC skills and knowledge of medical terminology required
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines and balance multiple priorities required
• Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous Healthcare or Medical Secretary Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors, answers/screens/routes telephone calls, files, distributes mail and performs other general clerical duties.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol.
• Types various reports and documents for unit staff.
• Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Assembles and maintains patient charts.
• Carries out unit specific clerical functions including but not limited to time keeping, recording, reporting and distribution meeting minutes.
• Obtains a variety of needed items necessary in order to facilitate patient care.
• Assists with all aspects of patient thru put.
• Other Duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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