Location Detail:

Backus Hospital (10309) 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. For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with

LIFE STAR

helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. The Pharmacy Department at Backus consists of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists who work together in a collaborative team environment meeting the needs of our patients. The Administrative Assistant Contributes to the overall success of the Pharmacy Department by providing multi-dimensional complex administrative support to leadership in a manner which requires self-direction, creativity, and independent and discretionary judgment. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of administrative functions such as: Maintaining leaders calendars, including independently creating, rescheduling, and prioritizing appointments for both internal and external commitments, ensuring priorities are accomplished and unplanned items are address appropriately. Generating correspondence and preparing presentations and creating and manipulating Excel spreadsheets for data compilation. Responsible for handling confidential information and for exercising appropriate judgment.

Qualifications Education:

High School Diploma, Associates Degree preferred

Experience:

2-5 years administrative support preferably in a health care setting

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal High degree of confidentiality Requirement to register (and train) as a pharmacy technician. 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.