Nursing Unit Secretary
Lakewood, CO - USA
Job Summary
Located in Lakewood Colorado St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured 2023 we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards certifications and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commissions National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If youre looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma cardiology stroke neurosciences breast imaging cancer/oncology care surgery and more we invite you to apply.
As our Nursing Unit Secretary you will assist the healthcare team in coordinating prioritizing and communicating patient physician and staff needs ensuring smooth unit operations.
Every day you will manage essential administrative tasks facilitate communication flow and support the efficient delivery of patient care demonstrating personal accountability for our organizational mission and core values.
To be successful in this role you will possess strong organizational and communication skills meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing complex administrative tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Triages patient call lights in a timely manner.
- Monitors the electronic record for new provider-enteredorders.
- Coordinates the completion of the orders with nursing staff and other departments as appropriate.
- Utilizes computer technology to access and exchange data i.e. lab results interdepartmental communications etc.
- Maintains thorough and confidential patient charts and records.
- Performs clerical duties maintains department/unit logs and coordinates services as needed.
- High School Diploma/G.E.D.
- Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association
Preferred
- Previous nursing unit secretary or medical office experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to read write speak and understand English.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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