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 Connecticutu2019s most comprehensive healthcare network. St. Vincentu2019s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees and is a 473-bed 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 adults and children. We pride ourselves on a culture of inclusivity, service and teamwork which extends throughout the department, from Providers who staff the unit 24/7 to our Unit Secretaries and Techs, who provide invaluable services to our patients. _Job Summary_ Performs administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area. u00b7 Greets patients and visitors, answers/screens/routes telephone calls, files, distributes mail and performs other general clerical duties. u00b7 Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care according to protocol. u00b7 Types various reports and documents for unit staff. u00b7 Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient charts. u00b7 Carries out unit specific clerical functions including but not limited to time keeping, recording, reporting and distribution meeting minutes. u00b7 Obtains a variety of needed items necessary in order to facilitate patient care. u00b7 Assists with all aspects of patient thru put. u00b7 Other Duties as assigned u00b7 High School Diploma/GED required u00b7 Previous Healthcare or Medical Secretary Experience/preferred./ u00b7 1-2 years of previous secretarial/clerical experience required. u00b7 PC skills and knowledge of medical terminology required. u00b7 Ability to work under pressure and deadlines and balance multiple priorities required. u00b7 Excellent communication skills 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 u2013 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. Job: Nursing Support Organization: St. Vincent's Medical Center Title: Unit Secretary - Surgical Service Location: Connecticut-Bridgeport-St Vincents Medical Center (10427) Requisition ID: 26154859
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Unit Secretary - Surgical Service