Unit Secretary - Med Surg

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 Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse the Unit Secretary coordinates selected patient activities between the nursing unit and other internal departments, maintains and organizes patient medical records and nursing unit activity files, transcribes medical orders and orders and maintains equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

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

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 - 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.