Unit Secretary

Hourly Wage Estimate: $18.45 - $24.45 / hour

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Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Unit Secretary you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Sky Ridge Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Sky Ridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Unit Secretary where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Unit Secretary for the Spine and Total Joint Center performs clerical and receptionist duties in accordance with the mission and values of Sky Ridge Medical Center. The unit secretary is responsible for greeting visitors at the control desk; answering telephones; scheduling add-on cases under the direction of the charge RN, maintaining clerical supplies and forms, and completing duties required for the daily operation of the unit. The waiting room unit secretary assists the Charge RN, Service CNCs, Manager and Director with day-to-day duties and responsibilities as assigned. The unit secretary participates in department performance improvement initiatives.

What you will do in this role:

• Greet patients and visitors in waiting areas, directing them to other departments, and keeping them informed of wait times.

• Promotes a positive, customer-oriented demeanor.

• Perform patient-centered secretarial tasks, such as physician order entry and creating, labeling, and organizing patient charts. Disassemble and file charts after discharge.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

• Receives and directs all incoming calls and relays messages.

What qualifications you will need:

• BLS required

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Two years experience as a unit secretary or previous clerical experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, basic clinical practice and computer systems.

• Ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care.

• Good telephone and interpersonal skills.

• Health care experience preferred

• Computer skills, excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Organizational skills and attention to detail required.

• Ability to communicate effectively with patient, families, physicians and other health care team members.

• Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.

• Strong critical thinking skills

Sky Ridge Medical Center has grown to become a 284 plus bed destination hospital in Lone Tree, Colorado with a reputation for providing clinical excellence and world-class service to our patients and employees. Sky Ridge offers high-quality compassionate care through patient-centered programs such as a comprehensive Cancer Center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, an award-winning Birth Place, and a state of the art Spine and Total Joint Center. We offer extensive services and the latest technology in our specialties of women's care, pediatric care, orthopedic services, robotic surgery center, and top-rated emergency care in our Level II Trauma Center. We strive to provide healthier tomorrows for our patients and families in our community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Unit Secretary opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.