At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital located in northwestern Connecticut, a region that offers an inspiring balance between work and life. We provide a full range of services, including bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiology, emergency care, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke care, surgical services and women’s services.
Our accolades include:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
- Vizient Quality Leadership Award
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5-Star Rating
At Sharon Hospital, we pride ourselves on creating a culture of family caring for family. Our message to every patient, visitor, and caregiver is, “We’re here for you.” We are a community of caring hearts, providing compassionate care in a warm, friendly, and supportive environment. The region surrounding our campus is an ideal place to enjoy quality living as you pursue opportunities and make lifelong connections.
Job Summary:
Responsible for performing various administrative, secretarial and clerical duties. Understands and follows the organization's policies, procedures and standards. Is an independent worker, meeting the day-to-day needs of the director and the department. Participates in the department's and organization’s performance improvement activities.
Duties:
- Greets visitors, directs visitors appropriately; maintains the communication flow of the office.
- Demonstrates the ability to be flexible and organized during stressful situations.
- Answers the telephone in a professional manner; screens calls, takes messages, directs calls appropriately.
- Sorts, logs and distributes all incoming mail; identifies mail that needs immediate attention.
- Maintains an organized, efficient filing system. Debrides files according to established department and hospital guidelines.
- Records, prepares and distributes meeting minutes.
- Orders supplies and printing weekly. Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
- Interacts professionally with all visitors, within the department/office and with other departments.
- Transcribes from dictated or written material minutes, memoranda, policies, procedures and reports.
- Accepts other duties as assigned.
Regulatory Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Previous knowledge of medical terminology required ( great role for a care technician looking to step away from direct patient care )
- Must be able to use office software's such as Microsoft, Word, Excel
- Must be an organized multi tasker with strong written and verbal skills
Working Conditions:
- Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
- Occupational: Some occupational risk
- Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
- Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
- Company: Sharon Hospital
- Org Unit: 1521
- Department: Delivery Room
- Exempt: No
- Salary Range: $17.00 - $31.36 Hourly
With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Salary :
Apply Now
Activate JobCopilot
Your email job alert is now active!