Work where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkFor more than 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 communitiesJOB SUMMARY Performs a variety of secretarial duties including answering phone entering orders into computer system and maintains integrity of patient chartsWork where every moment mattersEvery day over 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 Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkFor more than 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 communitiesJOB SUMMARY Performs a variety of secretarial duties including answering phone entering orders into computer system and maintains integrity of patient chartsEducation High School graduate or equivalent Advanced education in health unit coordinator preferredExperience Six months experience in health care or other comparable field preferredLicense and CertificationHealthcare 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 openingreading 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 memberWe 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 momentEducation High School graduate or equivalent Advanced education in health unit coordinator preferredExperience Six months experience in health care or other comparable field preferredLicense and CertificationHealthcare 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 openingreading 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 memberWe 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 moment