Unit Secretary PT Night

About the role

At Saint Francis Hospital the Unit Secretary is responsible for coordinating patient flow on the unit and provides clerical support to the unit. Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient flow on the unit
• Process patient orders
• Prepares and disassembles patient charts
• Prepares forms and documents required for patient care
• Communicates unit related and/or patient related needs to other departments and healthcare team members
• Request and obtain supplies and equipment
• Answer phones and greeting visitors

Requirements

Ability to pass drug screening and background checks

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Business school or Associate Degree in Business preferred.
• Certification: Certification as a Healthcare Unit Coordinator (HUC) preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1
• Career growth and advancement potential

Schedule

• Part-time, 24 hours per week
• 12-hour night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Must work weekends/holidays as scheduled