What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Secretary Medicine Observation position at Trinity Health Of New England?
What you will do
Coordinate patient flow on the unit
Process patient orders
Prepares and disassembles patient charts
Prepares forms and documents required for patient care
Communicates unit related and/or patient related needs to other departments and healthcare team members
Request and obtain supplies and equipment
Answer phones and greeting visitors
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Business school or Associate Degree in Business preferred.
Certification: Certification as a Healthcare Unit Coordinator (HUC) preferred.
Ability to pass drug screening and background checks
Position Highlights and Benefits
Full-time, 32 hours, evening shift, 3:00pm – 11:30pm., work weekends/holidays as scheduled.
Great Benefits
Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1
Career growth and advancement potential
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.
At Saint Francis Hospital the Unit Secretary is responsible for coordinating patient flow on the unit and provides clerical support to the unit.
What you will do
- Coordinate patient flow on the unit
- Process patient orders
- Prepares and disassembles patient charts
- Prepares forms and documents required for patient care
- Communicates unit related and/or patient related needs to other departments and healthcare team members
- Request and obtain supplies and equipment
- Answer phones and greeting visitors
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Business school or Associate Degree in Business preferred.
- Certification: Certification as a Healthcare Unit Coordinator (HUC) preferred.
- Ability to pass drug screening and background checks
Position Highlights and Benefits
- Full-time, 32 hours per week, Evening shift., must work weekends/holiday as scheduled
- Great Benefits
- Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1
- Career growth and advancement potential
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
