Nursing Unit Secretary

CommonSpirit Health; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Durango, CO seeks a Nursing Unit Secretary to support the healthcare team, coordinate patient and staff needs, and ensure smooth unit operations. You will triage calls, monitor orders, coordinate with nursing and departments, access lab results, and maintain confidential patient records.

Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED and current BLS certification; prior unit secretary or medical office experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Triages patient call lights in a timely manner.
• Monitors the electronic record for new provider-entered orders.
• Coordinates the completion of orders with nursing staff and other departments.
• Utilizes computer technology to access and exchange data (lab results, interdepartmental communications, etc).
• Maintains thorough and confidential patient charts and records.
• Performs clerical duties and coordinates services as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

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.

Job Requirements

Required

• 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.

Where You'll Work

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.

Pay Range

$18.60 - $28.83 /hour