Nursing Unit Secretary: Care Coordination & Admin

St. Anthony Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to support the healthcare team by coordinating, prioritizing, and communicating patient, physician, and staff needs.

This role ensures smooth unit operations and efficient patient care delivery with a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and experience handling complex administrative tasks within a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Preferred: prior nursing unit secretary or medical office experience.

Responsibilities

• Triages patient call lights promptly.
• Monitors the electronic record for new provider orders.
• Coordinates completion of orders with nursing staff and other departments.
• Uses computer systems to access and exchange data (lab results, interdepartmental communications).
• Maintains confidential patient charts and records.
• Performs clerical duties and coordinates department logs and services as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to support the healthcare team by coordinating, prioritizing, and communicating patient, physician, and staff needs.

This role ensures smooth unit operations and efficient patient care delivery with a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and experience handling complex administrative tasks within a