About this opportunity
Common Spirit Health lists this Nursing Unit Secretary opportunity in durango, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nursing Unit SecretaryInspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.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-entered orders.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.Required:High School Diploma/G.E.D.Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart AssociationPreferred:Previous nursing unit secretary or medical office experience.Knowledge of medical terminology.Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.
Worksite address
durango, CO, 81301, US
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