Work where every moment matters Every day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England We are a Level 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 usOur brand NEW EmergencyDepartment based Observation Unit at Hartford Hospital is a fast paced bed unit devoted to the management of patients requiring observation status Our team of Registered Nurses Providers Techs administrative professionals and support staff is dedicated specifically to this unit where we continue to provide safe personalized compassionate care to all our patients This unitrsquos focus is on the provision of care to patients requiring a period of Observation before a medical decision can be made regarding patient admission vs discharge All rooms are equipped with new state of the art technology to support even the most acute of patientsPosition SummaryUnder 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 UnitFacilitates communications for the work area by providing reception information and assistance to customers responding to requests for information regarding patient condition coordinating and communicating information promptly clearly and accurately to internal and external customers and as directed requisitioningfacilitating the scheduling of diagnostic therapeutic and other ancillary servicesWork where every moment matters Every day more than 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England We are a Level 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 usOur brand NEW EmergencyDepartment based Observation Unit at Hartford Hospital is a fast paced bed unit devoted to the management of patients requiring observation status Our team of Registered Nurses Providers Techs administrative professionals and support staff is dedicated specifically to this unit where we continue to provide safe personalized compassionate care to all our patients This unitrsquos focus is on the provision of care to patients requiring a period of Observation before a medical decision can be made regarding patient admission vs discharge All rooms are equipped with new state of the art technology to support even the most acute of patientsPosition SummaryUnder 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 UnitFacilitates communications for the work area by providing reception information and assistance to customers responding to requests for information regarding patient condition coordinating and communicating information promptly clearly and accurately to internal and external customers and as directed requisitioningfacilitating the scheduling of diagnostic therapeutic and other ancillary servicesHigh school graduate or equivalent requiredMinimum of one year hospital based or physician office work experience preferredKnowledge of medical terminology preferredBasic computer skills requiredCPR validation may be required within three months of hire depending upon work area specific requirementEffective communication and interpersonal skills requiredWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusHigh school graduate or equivalent requiredMinimum of one year hospital based or physician office work experience preferredKnowledge of medical terminology preferredBasic computer skills requiredCPR validation may be required within three months of hire depending upon work area specific requirementEffective communication and interpersonal skills requiredWe take great care of careersWith 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 ndash 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 worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status