Patient Administrative Associate - Orthopedic Operating Room
Hartford HealthCare
- Hartford, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: 4 days per week 2-12 hour shifts (7am-7:30pm)and 2-8 hour shifts (12 noon-8:30pm)Work where every moment matters.Every day, over 30,000 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.Hartford Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center which provides cutting edge treatment to patients as one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.Since its inception in 2017, Hartford Health Care’s Bone & Joint Institute (BJI) offers an unparalleled network of coordinated services for patients with musculoskeletal disorders and orthpaedic injuries. As the first new stand-alone Orthopaedic Hospital, our Mission is to be acknowledged as the regional leader in patient-centered, innovative musculoskeletal care, providing cutting edge care to patients in Connecticut and surrounding states. We are seeking dedicated, passionate individuals who would like the opportunity to be part of a team with a patient-centered approach, which brings decades of experience in providing the most evidence based, innovative musculoskeletal & orthopedic care.Job DescriptionUnder the direction of a Registered Nurse or Unit Manager, the Patient Administrative Associate performs delegated functions as a member of a patient care team by providing administrative support and communicating with members of the health care team, patients and families. This role contributes to the successful operation of the work area and functions in accordance with all existing regulatory and hospital standards, policies and procedures. Reports to Manager, Patient Unit.Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Minimum of one year hospital based or physician office work experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Basic computer skills required.
- CPR validation may be required within three months of hire depending upon work area specific requirement.
- Physical effort as required by Position Physical Requirements and Occupational Exposures Form.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.