Hartford HealthCare · 3 weeks ago
Secretary II - Surgical Services
Manchester, CT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHartford HealthCare is Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network, and they are seeking a Secretary II for Surgical Services. The role involves performing administrative and receptionist duties for the Operating Room, ensuring effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members and maintaining operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Functions as central phone reception and is responsible for courteously and effectively answering and directing all inquiries for the Operating Room
Performs diversified administrative and receptionist duties to assist in daily activities of the Operating Room, including word processing, filing, record-keeping, answering telephones, surgical schedule, processes messages for Surgeons and staff, monitors traffic flow in the Operating Room
Performs both word processing and spreadsheet computer operations
Maintains radiation badge lists and use process
Provides various kinds of operational support to the MMH and RGH Perioperative Services Departments in a manner that results in high quality, cost effective and efficient processes and services
Interfaces with patients, families, professionals and other hospital departments
Enters in staffing schedules into API and updates daily as needed
Other clerical duties as required
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes
Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and other members of the health care team
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
Meets, greets and directs all patients, families, visitors and health care team members. Provides accurate and appropriate information
Completes and maintains tissue logs as required and verifies complete documentation
Answers telephone in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family
Orders supplies, processes work orders, enters charges and performs other coordinating activities to maintain unit operations
Coordinates the transfer of patients to the OR from ASC and Inpatient units
Communicates and coordinates with the Team Leader and the Anesthesiologist in charge regarding the progress of each OR
Performs a variety of typing and document completion such as telephone listings, and other department communications
Enters in and maintains staff schedules and performs daily maintenance in API
Communicates with other departments regarding added cases, schedule delays, and sending for patients
Performs other duties as assigned, to promote efficient functioning of the unit
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent and knowledge of medical terminology
Experience working in a medical facility
Experience in a related setting using medical terminology
Must have excellent verbal and written command of the English language and communication skills in order to effectively communicate with patients, staff and physicians
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and Outlook
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and time management skills are required
Must be able to function effectively and independently in a work environment where multitasking is essential
Proactively assesses problems and finds creative solutions that support the operational goals of the institution by using experience and critical thinking skills and by applying continuous quality improvement efforts
Learns needed clinical software systems within 6 months of assuming position
Benefits
Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
Company
Hartford HealthCare
Hartford HealthCare is a group of hospitals that offers complete healthcare services including cancer care, rehabilitation and pharmacy.
Founded in 1854
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (4)
2022 (6)
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2020 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$150MKey Investors
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority
2024-04-01Debt Financing· $150M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Flaks
President & Chief Executive Officer, Hartford HealthCare
Bimal Patel
Executive Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Hartford Business Journal
2025-12-18
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