ER Aide & Unit Secretary – Cross-Train in Patient Care

San Luis Valley Health; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 46,993,000 - 65,618,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

PTO & Sick Leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

San Luis Valley Health is seeking ER Aides to join the Emergency Room team at the Conejos County Hospital in La Jara and Regional Medical Center in Alamosa. This full-time role may cross-train to support unit secretary tasks as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, CNA or EMT-Basic certification, and at least 1 year of CNA experience (2 preferred). Proficiency in Excel/Word and basic medical terminology is expected.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• CNA certification or EMT-Basic required.
• One year CNA experience required; two preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA practices.
• Ability to type 30 wpm; Medical Secretary experience and familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with physician or nursing staff regarding patient conditions.
• Manage intake and order processing for ED patients and register them for care.
• Enter lab and X-ray orders and communicate with nursing/EMT staff.
• Assist with monitor, blood/urine samples, wound care, dressings, and transport.
• Follow processes for patient orders until complete.
• Communicate medications/procedures for each patient as directed by physician.
• Manage acuity charge code calculations and accurate data entry.
• Document correct charge levels and complete process.
• Manage culture orders and documentation.
• Manage ED patient charts and correct errors.
• Stock supplies, empty trash, assist with cleaning and bed changes.
• Take vital signs.

Skills

CNA certification

EMT-Basic

HIPAA knowledge

Typing 30 WPM

Medical terminology

MS Excel/Word

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

San Luis Valley Health is seeking ER Aides to join the Emergency Room team at the Conejos County Hospital in La Jara and Regional Medical Center in Alamosa. This full-time role may cross-train to support unit secretary tasks as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, CNA or EMT-Basic certification, and at least 1 year of CNA experience (2 preferred). Proficiency in Excel/Word and basic medical terminology is expected.