Unit Secretary

Unit Secretary

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 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.

For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area, and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community.

Key Responsibilities :

• Greet and assist patients, families, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answer and direct phone calls, relay messages, and manage communication between OR staff and other departments.
• Maintain and update unit logs, and other regulatory records in accordance with hospital policies and HIPAA regulations.
• Prepare and distribute daily OR schedules and updates.
• Order and maintain inventory of office supplies and forms used.
• Assist with data entry, filing, and scanning of documents.
• Support the nursing and surgical staff with clerical tasks as needed, including printing labels, forms, and organizing patient information.
• Monitor and respond to requests for patient transport, equipment, or other logistical needs.
• Ensure timely and accurate response of patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assist with data collection and reporting.

Qualifications