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St Anthony Hospital

Nursing Unit Secretary

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$18 - $30.25/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Nursing Unit Secretary, you will assist the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing, and communicating patient, physician, and staff needs, ensuring ...

St Anthony Hospital

Nursing Unit Secretary

Lakewood, CO

$18 - $30.25/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Nursing Unit Secretary, you will assist the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing, and communicating patient, physician, and staff needs, ensuring ...

St Anthony Hospital

Nursing Unit Secretary

Lakewood, CO · On-site

$18 - $30.25/hr

As an Nursing Unit Secretary you will assist the team in coordinating, prioritizing and communicating patient, physician and staff needs. Nursing Unit Secretary assumes personal accountability for ...

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How much do nursing unit secretary jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for nursing unit secretary in the United States is $16.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nursing unit secretary, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nursing Unit Secretary, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with some employers preferring additional clerical or medical office training. Familiarity with hospital information systems, electronic medical records (EMRs), and scheduling software is typically required. Excellent communication, multitasking, and customer service skills help you effectively support medical staff and interact with patients and families. These abilities ensure smooth unit operations, accurate record-keeping, and efficient communication within healthcare teams.

How does a nursing unit secretary collaborate with nursing staff and other departments during a typical shift?

A Nursing Unit Secretary serves as a critical communication hub within a healthcare unit, regularly interacting with nurses, physicians, and support staff to coordinate patient care. During a typical shift, you will handle tasks such as managing patient admissions and discharges, answering phones, processing physician orders, and relaying information between departments like pharmacy or lab services. Effective teamwork and multitasking are essential, as you often help resolve scheduling conflicts and ensure accurate documentation, contributing to the smooth operation of the unit.

What is the difference between Nursing Unit Secretary vs Medical Secretary?

AspectNursing Unit SecretaryMedical Secretary
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent; certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare settingsMedical offices, clinics, healthcare facilities
Job DutiesAssist nursing staff, manage patient records, handle communicationSchedule appointments, manage medical records, handle correspondence

The Nursing Unit Secretary and Medical Secretary roles share similar credentials and work in healthcare environments, but the Nursing Unit Secretary focuses more on supporting nursing staff and patient care coordination, while the Medical Secretary primarily manages administrative tasks in medical offices.

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Infographic showing various Nursing Unit Secretary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,015 per year, or $16.4 per hour.

Nursing Unit Secretary

St Anthony North Hospital

Westminster, CO • On-site

$18 - $30.25/hr

Full-time

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nursing Unit Secretary, you will assist the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing, and communicating patient, physician, and staff needs, ensuring smooth unit operations.

Every day you will manage essential administrative tasks, facilitate communication flow, and support the efficient delivery of patient care, demonstrating personal accountability for our organizational mission and core values.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organizational and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing complex administrative tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

  • Triages patient call lights in a timely manner.
  • Monitors the electronic record for new provider-entered orders.
  • Coordinates the completion of the orders with nursing staff and other departments as appropriate.
  • Utilizes computer technology to access and exchange data, i.e., lab results, interdepartmental communications, etc.
  • Maintains thorough and confidential patient charts and records.
  • Performs clerical duties, maintains department/unit logs and coordinates services as needed.
Job Requirements

Required

  • High School Diploma/G.E.D.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association

Preferred

  • Previous nursing unit secretary or medical office experience.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Where You'll Work

For more than 50 years, St. Anthony North Hospital has delivered optimal health care to the communities of Westminster, Erie, Brighton, Broomfield, Northglenn and Thornton. Highlights of our campus include 60,000 square feet of integrated primary and specialty care physician clinics, ambulatory surgery center, birthing center with private birthing suites, Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services, over 150 inpatient beds and an outpatient diagnostics center with lab and imaging services. In 2023, we received our prestigious Magnet designation! We are so proud of our nursing staff for this achievement, which is awarded to less than 6 percent of hospitals in the United States. Built on the pillars of convenience, wellness and person-centered care, we offer inpatient and outpatient care at one site, with an emphasis on preventive health, wellness and health education.

Qualifications:

Required

  • High School Diploma/G.E.D.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association

Preferred

  • Previous nursing unit secretary or medical office experience.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Employment Type: Full Time

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