Unit Clerk

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.  This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

About the opportunity:

The Unit Clerk performs a variety of jobs as requested by the clinical leaders. Performs clerical and secretarial duties for clinical leadership. Works cooperatively with care team, the medical staff, and other departments to provide quality patient care. Supports established hospital policies and procedures. Assists in orientation of new personnel to positions.

What you will do:

1. Provides confidential administrative support to the department and other areas as required. Demonstrates team work and strong, positive interpersonal skills as a measure of success. Avoids counterproductive behaviors i.e., gossip or other destructive communication. Develops trusting relationships. 
2. Demonstrates professional conduct and is accountable for actions and outcomes. Exhibits a willingness to be flexible when needed. Exhibits ability to work unsupervised. 
3. Delivers excellent customer service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, customer preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with internal and external customers.
4. Actively participates as a collaborative member of the team by communicating constructively, identifying interdepartmental problems, and resolving conflicts appropriately. 
5. Demonstrates ability to give and receive peer review and feedback and incorporates this into his or her work.
6. Able to organize & prioritize multiple, simultaneous tasks. Budgets time and work load appropriately. Completes projects within specified time limit. 
7. Attends clinical department meetings and completes minutes on a timely basis as assigned.
8. Sets professional and personal growth goals and monitors for success.
9. Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives embracing Performance Peaks and Lean Methodology. 
10. Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
11. Models the principles of a Just Culture.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.   What you will need:   Experience:

• N/A

License(s):

• N/A

Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.

Computer / Typing:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.   Education:

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
• Educational Programs: 
• Paid Time Off:
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Childcare reimbursement 
• Medical
• Dental 
• Vision
• Tuition Assistance 
• Existing Student Loan Repayment
• Specialty Certification Reimbursement
• Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Recreation discounts
• Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:$20.67—$24.37 USD