Workwhere every momentmatters Every day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with onething in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters hereWe invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcarenetworkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teachinghospitals in New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home tothe largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center forEducation Simulation and Innovation CESIone of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world Whenhospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment optionstheir patients require they turn to usOur brand NEW EmergencyDepartment based Observation Unit atHartford Hospital is a fast paced bed unit devoted to the management ofpatients requiring observation status Our team of Registered NursesProviders Techs administrative professionals and support staff is dedicatedspecifically to this unit where we continue to provide safe personalizedcompassionate care to all our patients This unitrsquos focus is on the provisionof care to patients requiring a period of Observation before a medical decisioncan be made regarding patient admission vs discharge All rooms are equippedwith new state of the art technology to support even the most acute ofpatientsPosition 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 servicesWorkwhere every momentmatters Every day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with onething in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters hereWe invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcarenetworkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teachinghospitals in New England We are a Level Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients This is made possible by being home tothe largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center forEducation Simulation and Innovation CESIone of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world Whenhospitals cannot provide the advanced care expertise and new treatment optionstheir patients require they turn to usOur brand NEW EmergencyDepartment based Observation Unit atHartford Hospital is a fast paced bed unit devoted to the management ofpatients requiring observation status Our team of Registered NursesProviders Techs administrative professionals and support staff is dedicatedspecifically to this unit where we continue to provide safe personalizedcompassionate care to all our patients This unitrsquos focus is on the provisionof care to patients requiring a period of Observation before a medical decisioncan be made regarding patient admission vs discharge All rooms are equippedwith new state of the art technology to support even the most acute ofpatientsPosition 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 servicesREQUIREDDemonstrated ability to read write and speak English and perform basic MathematicsEffective communication and interpersonal skillsBasic computer skills requiredAbility to perform physical effort as specified by position physical requirements and occupational exposure formPREFERREDHigh School Diploma or EquivalentHospital based or physician office work experienceDemonstrated competencies in a related health field at Hartford HospitalCPR validation may be required within three months of hire depending upon work area specific requirementWe 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 isyour 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 statusREQUIREDDemonstrated ability to read write and speak English and perform basic MathematicsEffective communication and interpersonal skillsBasic computer skills requiredAbility to perform physical effort as specified by position physical requirements and occupational exposure formPREFERREDHigh School Diploma or EquivalentHospital based or physician office work experienceDemonstrated competencies in a related health field at Hartford HospitalCPR validation may be required within three months of hire depending upon work area specific requirementWe 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 isyour 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