Secretary - Behavioral Health

Location Detail: United States

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Every day, more than 40,000 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 Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a 122-bed, general acute care community hospital located in Torrington, Connecticut, that serves as a regional health care resource for the 100,000 residents of Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut. CHH offers personalized attention from an expert team of caregivers and physicians that utilize advanced technology and clinical partnerships in a convenient, safe and comfortable patient environment.

Job Summary

Will provide administrative support to the Medical, Clinical, and Administrative staff of Outpatient Behavioral Health. This will include performing the critical task of greeting and interfacing with behavioral health patients and community partners.

Check-in all patients attending services. Complete required registration, charging, and payment collection for each patient. Assure that patient demographic and insurance information is current. Work with patients to complete and sign required forms, permissions, pre-appointment scales, and surveys as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in related field with one or more year’s job related experience.
• Excellent communication and patient interaction skills
• Strong computer skills
• Exceptional organizational skills to support the efficient operation of the department

As a Hartford HealthCare entity, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package consisting of:

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire, including seven paid holidays
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs

With 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 – 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 work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment .