Nursing Unit Clerk & Transcription Specialist

Allegheny Health Network; Natrona Heights (PA); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a clerical assistant to support nursing unit operations. You will transcribe orders, maintain patient charts, handle telephone calls, and coordinate with physicians and other healthcare staff under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include admissions, transfers, discharges, charges verification, and ensuring efficient unit operations. Strong accuracy, communication, and basic computer skills are essential for this role.

Qualifikationen

• Education or experience in transcribing medical orders and computers required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Typing/data entry speed of 45 wpm preferred.

Aufgaben

• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, telephone answering and unit reception. (30%)
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members, and outside agencies. (10%)
• Transcribes orders, schedules procedures, subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary. Enters and verifies patient charges within established timeframes. (50%)
• Performs tasks to promote efficient operations of the unit. (10%)

Kenntnisse

Typing/data entry

Jobbeschreibung

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a clerical assistant to support nursing unit operations. You will transcribe orders, maintain patient charts, handle telephone calls, and coordinate with physicians and other healthcare staff under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include admissions, transfers, discharges, charges verification, and ensuring efficient unit operations. Strong accuracy, communication, and basic computer skills are essential for this role.