Nursing Unit Communications & Support Specialist

Highmark Health / AHN; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a unit secretary to support its nursing team by handling clerical tasks, maintaining patient records, and ensuring an organized workflow on the unit.

The role involves admitting, transferring and discharging activities, accurate transcription of orders under a licensed nurse's approval, and timely charge entry, with effective communication among patients, families and the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Previous healthcare experience, medical terminology and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs admission, transfer and discharge clerical duties and maintains patient records and unit reception.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and the healthcare team.
• Transcribes orders accurately under the approval of a licensed nurse and enters/verifies patient charges within established timeframes.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a unit secretary to support its nursing team by handling clerical tasks, maintaining patient records, and ensuring an organized workflow on the unit.

The role involves admitting, transferring and discharging activities, accurate transcription of orders under a licensed nurse's approval, and timely charge entry, with effective communication among patients, families and the healthcare team.