Patient Administrative Associate - Neuro Surgical ICU

Overview Location Detail: 81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067) Shift Detail: 40-hour day shift PAA, every other weekend and every other holiday, 1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday requirement 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 in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us. The Neuro-Surgical ICU is a 17 bed adult in-patient unit caring for critically ill Neuro patients. Our patients have diagnosis of stroke, head or spinal cord trauma and brain hemorrhage. They require nurses specializing in intra-cranial and hemo-dynamic monitoring along with the use of vaso-active medications. We are currently hiring RN’S who are motivated and have advanced critical thinking skills for this rewarding and exciting specialty. Job Summary Under 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 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 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr