Clerk - Emergency Dept. - Part Time Days

Denver Health•Denver, CO

2d•$21 - $25

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Clerk - Emergency Dept. - Part Time Days to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Emergency Department Emergency Department is a fast-paced, high acuity unit providing high-quality adult emergency care. Denver Health Emergency Department is one of the nation’s leading Level I Trauma Centers, with one of the highest survival rates in the country for the most severe injuries. Our facility provides high-quality medical and trauma care where nurses will find their skill set is continually growing. Our ED consists of 57 beds, nurse-to-patient ratio is1:3-4, accommodating for critical patients. Additional support staff include emergency medical technicians (EMT), phlebotomists, EKG technicians, in-person interpreters and social workers. 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.

Requirements

No High School Diploma and/or No GED
1-3 years clerical or customer service experience
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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
Prepares laboratory slips, enters orders in the computer, and calls/schedules appointments according to written or verbal orders.
Organizes charts.
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.

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer