Office Assistant

Position Overview Office Assistant (2026‑1346) responsible for a full range of clerical functions in the Central Monitoring Room at the UConn Health University Tower, Farmington, CT. Benefits Industry‑leading health insurance options with no annual deductible or minimal co‑pays $1.50 per hour shift differential Additional $1.25 per hour stipend upon telemetry certification Generous vacation and sick‑time plans Convenient commute access from I‑84, Route 9 and surrounding areas State‑of‑the‑art facility and campus environments Schedule Part‑time, 64 hours every two weeks, 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., rotating weekends and holidays, 30‑minute unpaid meal break. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of office systems and procedures, including proper telephone usage and filing Excellent oral and written communication skills Skill in performing arithmetical computations Basic interpersonal skills Ability to perform a full range of clerical tasks and operate office equipment (word processors, computer terminals, etc.) Ability to schedule and prioritize workflow; read and interpret complex instructions Two years of general clerical work experience Substitution College training may substitute for the general experience on the basis of fifteen semester hours equaling six months of experience. Preferred Qualifications Current EKG monitoring certification and/or telemetry experience 2 years of medical assistant / EMT / EKG tech or inpatient hospital nurse aide experience Current clerical experience in an inpatient acute care hospital unit Special Requirement Without certification at hire, EKG monitoring certification must be obtained within six months of hire to retain employment. Examples of Duties Observe EKG monitors and report irregularities to medical staff Process admissions, greet and receive patients, assemble/review charts upon admission Notify nursing staff/physicians of patient admission or returns of surgical patients Communicate with family members and provide admission/discharge information Transcribe physician orders and schedule diagnostic/therapeutic tests Notify staff of new orders Request services from ancillary and support departments Notify staff of critical test results and triage diagnostic test results Transport specimens, supplies and medication via pneumatic tubes Observe cardiac monitor screens; respond to alarms and initiate calls for cardiac or respiratory arrests Maintain unit records; perform quality assurance on charts, confirm proper filing, coordinate admission/discharge records Order supplies and maintain stock of chart forms, patient‑care supplies, equipment, and clerical supplies Maintain a hazardous‑free work environment and adhere to infection control standards and unit security Send and receive documents via fax, scanner, email; duplicate documents using copier or scanner Use software for word processing, emailing, spreadsheets, generate reports, and respond to correspondence Respond to patient, staff, and visitor requests or complaints Utilize and communicate via Connexall (training provided) Answer and process unit phone calls; assist in orientation of new staff Attend in‑service training sessions and department staff meetings as required Participate in performance improvement activities Other related duties as assigned Travel/Location Central Monitoring Room, UConn Health University Tower, Farmington, CT. EEO Statement The University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Uconn Health Center