ED Clerk FT Nights

We are recruiting for a ED Clerk FT Nights to join our team!

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Department

Pediatric Emergency Department

Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care is a fast-paced environment providing high quality care to pediatric patients. We are uniquely equipped to treat all levels of injuries and illnesses from earaches to major traumas. We are the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in the Denver Metro Area. Staffed with all levels of pediatric providers and experienced nurses, it is a great environment to grow the skills of new nurses. We are an essential link in the pediatric chain of care and work closely with both our inpatient pediatric and ICU teams and community pediatric care centers

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provides administrative and clerical assistance to support the operation of the assigned nursing unit. Collaborates with other staff and leaders in the development, management, and operation of the unit.


Essential Functions :

• Monitors incoming computerized or written orders in a timely and accurate manner. Transcribes physicians' orders accurately. Notifies RN of STAT orders. Clarifies difficult to read orders. (20%)
• Acts as a greeter to the unit in a manner that shows awareness of cultural and age differences. Always maintains patient confidentially. Performs all duties in relating to the public, patients, and families with customer satisfaction as a goal. Answers phones and call lights in a timely manner. Takes accurate messages and relays patient info to Nursing. (20%)
• Activates patients in appropriate systems. Obtains medical record number and patient stickers. Prepares chart, patient bands, and appropriate paperwork. Transfer patients' information when necessary. Ensures paperwork is submitted and exchanged. (20%)
• Prepares discharge, transfer or demise records and completes paperwork. Ensures records are ready to send to Medical Records. Prepares and distributes Flow Sheets for required units each day. Files face sheets, lab slips, and appointments in each patient chart on required units. (20%)
• Prepares laboratory slips, enters orders in the computer, and calls/schedules appointments according to written or verbal orders. Organizes charts. (10%)
• Interacts in a professional manner with colleagues and the public, consistent wit the Denver Dozen, and the mission of Denver Health. Participates in the peer review (10%)

Education :

• No High School Diploma and/or No GED

Work Experience :

• 1-3 years clerical or customer service experience Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must have mathematical and organizational abilities.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be detail oriented and able to problem solve minor issues.
• Able to work in and around a busy surgical setting.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and to write brief notes about activities performed during the shift.
• Ability to cover more than one unit.
• Microsoft Office Suite required

Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$ - $ / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to , and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF programÂ

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

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