Patient Administrative Assistant - Heart and Vascular Institute

Patient Administrative Associate

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.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center. Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and is home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Housing the Northeast's largest robotic surgery center, committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization.

The Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute brings together cardiac care specialists increasing collaboration and care coordination all under one roof. Our system of care includes a truly integrated team with the most talented, experienced, and compassionate caregivers and physicians, backed by the latest cutting-edge technology.

The award-winning Heart & Vascular Institute is a national leader in advancing cardiac care, offering heart disease prevention, treatment, surgery and research. We received "top performer" recognition by The Joint Commission for performance on evidence-based care processes for the treatment of heart attack, and were recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association as a Get with the Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS Achievement Award winner in 2016.

Hartford Hospital is a level-one trauma center and academic medical center, with substantial opportunities for professional experience and exposure. Center 10 is a 26 bed inpatient Telemetry Unit which is part of the Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Hartford Hospital. On Center 10 we care for patients diagnosed with Arrhythmia disorders and Congestive Heart Failure. Other patients cared for on Center 10 include patients who are pre-operative open Heart Surgery; and other Cardiac patients requiring monitoring. The pace is professionally challenging and stimulating and a wonderful learning environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English, and perform basic Mathematics.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to perform physical effort as specified by position physical requirements and occupational exposure form.

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Hospital based or physician office work experience.
• Demonstrated competencies in a related health field at Hartford Hospital.
• CPR validation may be required within three months of hire depending upon work area specific requirement.

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.