Support Assistant I - Acute Care - Medical/Cardiology - Nights

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

• 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%)

• No High School Diploma and/or No GED

• 1-3 years clerical or customer service experience Required

• 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

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.