Support Specialist - Correctional Care

Denver Health • Denver, CO

14d • $21 - $29

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Support Specialist - Correctional Care to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being 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. Department Denver Sheriffs Job Summary Under general supervision, performs various clerical/administrative duties. Answers telephone, disseminates information, assists in payroll processing, and ordering supplies. Prepares correspondence, reports, memorandums, minutes, and forms. Maintains internal personnel files in an orderly manner and regularly updates them for internal Department use. Essential Functions: Accurately inputs data into databases and identifies errors promptly. (50%) Answers Department phone lines in a timely, courteous manner and routes calls appropriately or takes accurate messages (15%) Maintains records and files which supports database. (15%) Processes requests for records and files (15%) Prepares invoices as needed. (5%) 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, Denver’s 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 Colorado’s 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 185,000 individuals and 67,000 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. Denver Health was founded as City Hospital in 1860 to serve the health care needs of the rapidly developing city of Denver. Since then, we have grown alongside the community to become a complete health care system, proudly providing care for all residents -- at every point in their lives. We believe healthy people are the foundation of a vibrant community, and Denver Health has been treating and healing the people of Denver for more than 160 years. Today, Denver Health delivers preventive, primary and acute care services. We are committed to making our community a healthy place to live, work and raise a family. You’ll see that commitment in the programs we offer, through the care we provide and in our determination to achieve continuous improvement so our community always has the best care available. As a comprehensive, integrated organization, we provide hospital and emergency care to the public, regardless of ability to pay. This integration promotes continuity of care for each patient and assures health care that is delivered in the most efficient, cost-effective setting. We care for: thirty-three percent of Denver's population annually; Denver Health sees nearly 1,200,000 total patient visits annually. one in three Denver-area children each year. the needs of special populations such as the poor, uninsured, pregnant teens, persons addicted to alcohol and other substances, victims of violence and the homeless. As Colorado's primary safety-net institution, Denver Health has provided uncompensated care and serves as a model for other safety net institutions across the nation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• 1-3 years clerical or administrative experience Required
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Telephone and computer and system skills.
• Organization and communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate professional work behavior by following guidelines established by policies and procedures.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems within limits of established policies, procedures, or instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of word processing and data entry systems.
• Proficient in the Learning Management System, Cornerstone
• Proficient in Sharepoint.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Terminology Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately inputs data into databases and identifies errors promptly.
• Answers Department phone lines in a timely, courteous manner and routes calls appropriately or takes accurate messages
• Maintains records and files which supports database.
• Processes requests for records and files
• Prepares invoices as needed.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED