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Support Assistant I Acute Care MedicalOncology Nights at Denver Health and Hospital Authority

Denver Health and Hospital Authority Denver, CO

Job Description

We are recruiting for a motivated Support Assistant I - Acute Care - Medical/Oncology - Nights to join our team!We are here for lifes journey.Where is your life journey taking youBeing the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves something that connects us all:Humanity in action Triumph in hardship Transformation in health.Department9A Med/SurgTelemetry Medicine/Surgical Oncology (9 East) Nurses on this unit obtain an Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Provider credential and administer chemotherapy to inpatients. 9A is an innovative unit. Trying new things and developing new processes allow staff to work at the highest level of licensure and certification.Telemetry Medicine (9 West): Since June of 2020 9A has been caring for COVID-19 patients and we excel in high acuity medical protocols that were developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. 9A is often seen as a pipeline to critical care the Emergency Department and other departments within the hospital due to the unique skills learned while caring for 9A patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 patient ratio and our CNA-to-patient ratio is 1:12 most days.Job SummaryUnder 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 process.0 (10%) Education:No High School Diploma and/or No GED Work Experience:1-3 years clerical or customer service experience Required Licenses: 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 requiredShiftNights (United States of America)Work TypeRegular (0.9 FTE)Salary$20.00 - $25.56 / hrBenefitsOutstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% and generous medical plansFree RTD EcoPass (public transportation)On-site employee fitness center and wellness classesChildcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and moreTuition reimbursement & assistanceEducation & development opportunities including career pathways and coachingProfessional clinical advancement program & shared governancePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF programNational Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employerOur ValuesRespectBelongingAccountabilityTransparencyAll job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.As Colorados primary and essential safety-net institution Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. Key Skills Arabic Speaking,Marketing & Promotions,Access Control System,Apache Tomcat,BI,Back Office Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 20 - 25

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