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.

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.

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. Bliss 9 East is a 16 bed post open heart med surge unit offering a fast paced and dynamic environment suitable for nurses that enjoy learning and growing. Competencies gained in this arena include the care of specialty patient populations including heart transplant patients, Ventricular Assist Device patients, and the growing TAVR population. We offer additional opportunities to grow critical thinking skills and expand knowledge by training to our 9 bed step down unit that provides care to a variety of medical and surgical patients requiring higher levels of care.

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.

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.