Unit Coordinator

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. Since 1893, 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.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a variety of secretarial duties including answering phone, entering orders into computer system and maintains integrity of patient charts. Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

None License and Certification:

None

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Advanced education in the health unit coordinator field.

Experience:

Six (6) months experience in health care or other comparable field.

License and Certification:

Healthcare Unit Coordinator certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information.
• Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to enhance effective communication with hospital personnel, patients and the public.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a stressful work environment.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Must be organized, flexible and a team player.
• Demonstrates initiative in all job related activities.
• Working knowledge of windows based software.

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING

Requires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently with little direction. Work is subject to general review only and requires considerable accuracy and responsibility. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Requires the ability to recognize problem situations and refer them to the appropriate staff member.