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HCA Healthcare
Unit Secretary - ED
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Medical Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, insurance and billing processes and medical records management. Works with physicians and other clinicians. May gather intake information from patients scheduled for appointments at an office.
$40,820 / year median in Colorado
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Hourly Wage Estimate:
$19.29 - $24.81 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Unit Secretary - ED with HCA HealthONE Aurora you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!- Job Summary and Qualifications
- As a Unit Secretary, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care every day. You will create a welcoming, organized space where patients and families feel valued and informed. You will use clear, compassionate communication and attention to detail to keep the unit running smoothly and caring for others like family - one shift at a time.
- Your responsibilities will include:
- + Greeting and guiding patients and visitors with warmth and professionalism, offering updates, and ensuring they feel informed and supported + Maintaining patient records accurately, entering physician orders, and protecting patient information + Handling all communications between incoming calls and care team members promptly and clearly to keep the unit connected + Keeping the environment clean, organized, and well-stocked to promote safety and comfort + Taking initiative to solve challenges, support daily operations, and foster a culture of respect and teamwork •What qualifications you will need:•+ •BLS Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required•+ •High school graduate or equivalent•+ •Graduate of Unit Secretary or medical terminology course preferred•+ •Unit Secretary experience preferred.
- + •Experience with computers and medical terminology is required.
- + •Previous customer service and secretarial experience preferred•+ •Advanced computer skills are preferred.
- + •Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks•+ •Knowledge of PC based computer skills, i.
- + •General knowledge of legal procedures/practices.
- + •Spelling, grammar, verbal communication, and written composition skills.
- Benefits
- HCA HealthONE Aurora, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: +
- Comprehensive benefits
- for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services +
- Wellbeing support,
- including free counseling and referral services +
- Time away from work
- programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence +
- Savings and retirement resources
- , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling +
- Education support
- through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing +
- Additional benefits
- for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
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Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._- HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area.
- _help us raise the bar in patient care!_
- We are an equal opportunity employer.