Unit Secretary - Family Birth Place, PRN (as needed)

General Objectives

Performs clerical and receptionist duties.

Aids in maintaining an organized and efficient environment in the department.

Aids patients, visitors, staff, and physicians in the department as needed.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs clerical and receptionist duties
• Works with the computer using Meditech order entry
• Communicates with RNs regarding patient care orders, admissions, patient requests, etc.
• Represents the department via phone in a positive manner, accommodating callers' needs, including the transfer of phone calls
• Organizes the desk and nurse's station for efficiency and functionality
• Orders and maintains office supplies, department forms, prenatal records, etc.
• Answers patient call lights and communicates patient requests and needs to the RN
• Affords patient care under direction of the RN
• Completes genetic screen information accurately and thoroughly
• Handles department, interdepartmental, and physician offices communications effectively
• Greets visitors, accounts for visitors, maintains infant security at all times

Qualifications

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent
• Skills: Strong communication skills required, Strong computer and organizational skills preferred
• Experience: One year Unit Secretary experience preferred

About Us

Located between Aspen and Vail, along the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is a mecca for outdoor adventures in our beautiful mountains. When you are looking to relax, we also have the largest hot springs pool in the world. As a community with a population of about 10,000, Glenwood Springs is an ideal size. Valley View Hospital offers exceptional benefits, including a robust health and dental plan; vision and life insurance; defined contribution pension plan; 403(b); and generous accrual of vacation/sick days. Relocation and other financial assistance may apply, along with many more employee perks.

At Valley View, our mission is to provide convenient, connected care to the communities of Western Colorado with scope, technology, and expertise that are rarely found in regional hospitals.