Patient Care & Records Coordinator

highmarkhealth; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a unit secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit. You will maintain medical records and provide patient care across all patient types, while ensuring accurate documentation and compliant workflows.

Responsibilities include documenting vital signs, transcribing orders under nurse supervision, and coordinating admissions, transfers and discharges.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of patient care and/or administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection and treatments.
• Transcribes orders under the supervision of a licensed nurse and seeks clarification when needed.
• Performs clerical duties related to admissions, transfers and discharges, maintains patient records and supports interdepartmental communications.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, physicians and the healthcare team.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year of patient care and/or administrative experience

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a unit secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit. You will maintain medical records and provide patient care across all patient types, while ensuring accurate documentation and compliant workflows.

Responsibilities include documenting vital signs, transcribing orders under nurse supervision, and coordinating admissions, transfers and discharges.