Compassionate Unit Secretary - Patient Care & Records

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a dedicated unit secretary to support a designated unit by performing secretarial and direct patient care duties, maintaining medical records, and handling admissions, transfers, discharges.

The role emphasizes accurate vitals documentation, order transcription under nurse supervision, and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team; prior unit secretary or PCA/EMT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of patient care and/or administrative experience

Responsibilities

• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection and all other treatments.
• Transcribes orders in accordance with policies and procedures subject to the approval of a licensed nurse; asks for clarification when necessary.
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, interdepartmental communications and unit reception.
• Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative duties

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a dedicated unit secretary to support a designated unit by performing secretarial and direct patient care duties, maintaining medical records, and handling admissions, transfers, discharges.

The role emphasizes accurate vitals documentation, order transcription under nurse supervision, and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team; prior unit secretary or PCA/EMT experience preferred.