Nursing Secretary at Volunteers of America - National Services in Eckert, Colorado

Job Description:

Come join our awesome team as a Nursing Secretary with Senior Community Care of Colorado in Eckert. This will be a temporary position up to 6 months with potential opportunity for hire. We offer great benefits and a great work environment!



Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.



Pay: $19.50 - $27.73 per hour based on experience, including Pay-In-Lieu of Benefit options!



Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, 80-hours per pay period *TEMP POSITION UP TO 6 MONTHS WITH POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR HIRE!




Employer/Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Saving Account (FSA)


• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution


• Paid Vacation/Sick Time


• Employee Referral Program

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:

• Up to 18% Additional base Pay in lieu of waiving benefits


• Scholarships


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Wellness program


• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)


• Short term disability


• Loan program


• Ministry Program

The Nurse Secretary is to facilitate the maintenance of the resident's medical record, transcribes orders, set up appointments and transportation for residents, and role models the customer service expectation on the station. Prioritizes, organizes and coordinates desk activities to facilitate smooth, efficient unit operations. Manages and performs clerical and non-nursing administrative tasks for the participant unit. Serves as the receptionist/communicator for the resident unit. Manages inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment for the resident unit.



QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.


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  Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.


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  Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms and other office procedures and terminology.


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  English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.


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  Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.


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  Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control and operation of telecommunications systems.


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  Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Skills Needed:

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  Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.


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  Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.


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  Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.


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  Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.


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  Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.


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  Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.


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  Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.


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  Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.


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  Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.


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  Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.


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  Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Abilities Needed:

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  Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.


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  Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.


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  Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.


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  Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).


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  Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).


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  Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.


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  Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.


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  Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.


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  Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.


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  Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.


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  Time Sharing - The ability to shift back and forth between two (2) or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).


• Ability to work Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries and medical consultations.


• Will call to remind participants to fast in order to catch them prior to meals.


• Compile and record medical charts, reports, and correspondence, using typewriter or personal computer.


• Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.


• Receive and route messages and documents such as laboratory results to appropriate staff.


• Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff.


• Interview participants in order to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms.


• Will make sure rooms are stocked appropriately and ordering list is up to date.


• Will work directly with the ordering specialist and keep track of when orders are placed and when items are received.


• During busy clinic hours, will be responsible for bringing participants back on time, doing vital signs, prepping patients for physicians/nurses, setting out appropriate supplies, collecting specimens and getting results prior to visits.


• Will record vitals as well.


• Will perform some nursing tasks such as HGAIC's, INR's, U/A's and setting up slides on the microscope for nurses/physicians.


• Will sanitize rooms and empty trash between participants.


• Can perform data entry and run specimens to MMH as needed.

Senior Community Care of Colorado (SCCCO) is a PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) serving older adults in Montrose and Delta Counties. Our team offers wrap-around care services to meet the unique needs of each of our participants and support them to remain living independently in their homes and communities. Our approach to care is based on our respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn't diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention are at the core of how we serve each and every program participant. Unlike other settings, getting to know our participants and building meaningful relationships are key to our success.



SCCCO has centers in Montrose and Delta Counties, surrounded by the breathtaking Colorado scenery. With the plummeting depths of the Black Canyon National Park just to the east, the towering and majestic San Juan Mountains to the south, the expansive Uncompahgre Plateau to the west, and lake-bejeweled Grand Mesa to the north, and an expansive water sports park right in the middle of town, we are literally surrounded by an endless variety of prospects for exploration and adventure. Montrose and Delta County also offer a large variety of shopping and dining options and a full schedule of cultural and community events.


We want our staff to love their job and offer flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package that support a healthy and active work-life balance. SCCCO is Great Place to Work-Certified!


At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best. Apply Now