Healthcare Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Admin Support

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a unit secretary to support nursing units by ensuring clear communication, accurate order transcription, chart maintenance and a well-organized workflow. The role emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, physicians and care teams to maintain smooth unit operations.

The position requires handling admissions, transfers and discharges, maintaining records and responding to calls on a busy unit.

Qualifications

• Preferred healthcare experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Proficient computer skills required

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, telephone answering and unit reception.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members.
• Transcribes orders accurately and completely subject to the approval of a licensed nurse; enters and verifies patient charges within established timeframes.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Job description

Highmark Health, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a unit secretary to support nursing units by ensuring clear communication, accurate order transcription, chart maintenance and a well-organized workflow. The role emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, physicians and care teams to maintain smooth unit operations.

The position requires handling admissions, transfers and discharges, maintaining records and responding to calls on a busy unit.