Unit Secretary CV Surgical Cardiology

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Saint Francis Hospital - Hartford, CT Until 10/4/2026 First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital the Unit Secretary is responsible for coordinating patient flow on the unit and provides clerical support to the unit.

What you will do

  • Coordinate patient flow on the unit
  • Process patient orders
  • Prepares and disassembles patient charts
  • Prepares forms and documents required for patient care
  • Communicates unit related and/or patient related needs to other departments and healthcare team members
  • Request and obtain supplies and equipment
  • Answer phones and greeting visitors

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.   Business school or Associate Degree in Business preferred.
  • Certification: Certification as a Healthcare Unit Coordinator (HUC) preferred.
  • Ability to pass drug screening and background checks

Position Highlights and Benefits

  • Part-time, 24 hours per weekday shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., must work weekends/holiday as scheduled.
  • Great Benefits
  • Health Insurance Coverage - Starting Day 1
  • Career growth and advancement potential

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617-bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital. 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About this role

Summary

Coordinate patient flow, process orders, and support healthcare team at hospital

Job title

Unit Secretary CV Surgical Cardiology

Experience level

none

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT, with some weekend/holiday work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

certificationcommunicationorganization

Preferred skills

healthcare certificationmedical terminology

Specializations

clericalpatient flowhealthcare
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site