Your Future Starts Here! Are you motivated to do your best work? Do you want to connect with others who are embracing their professional potential? Then join our teams at Southeast Colorado Hospital District. Southeast Colorado Hospital District is on the rolling plains of Springfield, Colorado. Our mission is to focus on the well-being of people in our service area through programs designed to achieve and sustain a state of good health by providing a wide-ranging healthcare system.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package as well as ample paid leave. If you want to become part of this growing organization and know you can make a difference where respect, compassion, quality, collaboration and empathy are our values, then we would love to talk about your future!
Position Summary:
Unit Clerk is responsible for all receptionist and clerical duties on the assigned unit and for meeting the needs of patients and family as requested. Currently this position is scheduled 5:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. ( 36 hrs/week)
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Handle all telephone calls in a customer friendly manner.
- Interacts with all visitors, coworkers, and other departments in a customer friendly manner.
- Inventory and stock supplies including supply items needed in patient care areas verifying the amount of supplies available and preparing requisitions for replacement supplies.
- Register all in-patient, out-patient, and ER patients in the computer.
- Enter Supply charges in the computer for each patient daily.
- Prepare any transfer forms needed when transferring patients to other facilities.
- Discharge patients from the computer system.
- Greet individuals coming to the unit, provide directions and information and be responsive to needs and requests in a professional manner.
- Manage the unit's communication systems (telephone, beepers, nurse call, fax, etc.) to facilitate communication between members of the health care team and their clients.
- Respond to the Nurse Call System, contact nursing personnel as appropriate, and follow through with meeting patient needs.
- Maintain unit specific documentation as requested, i.e., assignment sheets, temperature logs, etc.
- Participate in performance and support improvement and risk management activities.
- Share in the responsibility of meeting standards as defined by the Registered Nurse.
- Assists with patients on the floor in capacity of a C.N.A. as needed.
- Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
- Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances.
- Attends meetings and in-service sessions, as directed.
- Requires regular attendance and punctuality.
- Performs other assigned duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Knowledge of medical terminology through experience or education preferred.
- The ability to handle multiple tasks is required.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Must exhibit patience with a helpful demeanor to the customer and be able to handle all types of situations that could arise in a calm manner.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must be able to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively with teams and leadership while demonstrating a high level of integrity, sound judgment, and attention to detail. This role requires professionalism in all interactions with employees, patients, and the public, along with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and comply with all SECHD, state, and federal policies and regulations. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with a professional and compassionate demeanor. Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new software systems are required. Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations is preferred. Dependability, initiative, and the ability to see tasks through to completion are critical, as is a commitment to safety, quality, and working under stressful conditions and/or irregular hours.
ADAAA Accommodations: Southeast Colorado Hospital District is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided with reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Tara Silvey at 719-523-2160 or [email protected] at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 719-523-2160 or [email protected].
Non-Discrimination Statement: Southeast Colorado Hospital District believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Southeast Colorado Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status as required by law. Inquiries may be directed to: Human Resources Director, Southeast Colorado Hospital District, 373 10th Avenue, Springfield, CO 81073, or 719-523-2160 or [email protected].
