Unit Secretary - NICU

HCA Healthcare•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Unit Secretary organizes and manages department activities in the NICU. The role covers the front desk and doors in a secure unit, helps clean equipment and stock bedside carts, and oversees office supply inventory, room utilization, and audio/visual equipment utilization. The position also provides clerical support to the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and the Director of Risk Management & Safety, coordinates special projects as assigned, interacts with physicians, hospital directors, other hospital executives, employees, patients, and families, and assists with department assignments.

Requirements

BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Two years of experience as a unit secretary or previous clerical experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology, basic clinical practice, and computer systems.
Ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care.
Good telephone and interpersonal skills.
Computer skills and excellent customer service skills.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Strong critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Unit Secretary experience preferred.
Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize and manage department activities.
Cover the front desk and doors in a secure unit.
Help clean equipment and stock bedside carts.
Oversee office supply inventory, room utilization, and audio/visual equipment utilization.
Provide clerical support to the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Director of Risk Management & Safety.
Coordinate special projects as assigned.
Interact with physicians, hospital directors, other hospital executives, employees, patients, and families.
Assist with the completion of department assignments.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.