Patient Care Secretary & Unit Records Specialist

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a unit secretary to perform secretarial duties and direct patient care on a designated unit. You will maintain medical records and support patient flow and communication across care teams.

The role requires strong clerical skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and compliance with HIPAA and privacy policies. Prior unit secretary or PCA/EMT experience is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 6 months to 1 year related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of patient care and/or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• HIPAA privacy compliance knowledge and adherence to policies.
• Criminal background clearances (Act 34, Act 33, Act 73) required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection and treatments.
• Transcribes orders per policies; seeks clarification when necessary.
• Performs admission, transfer and discharge clerical duties and maintains patient records.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, physicians, and health care team.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Administrative tasks

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a unit secretary to perform secretarial duties and direct patient care on a designated unit. You will maintain medical records and support patient flow and communication across care teams.

The role requires strong clerical skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and compliance with HIPAA and privacy policies. Prior unit secretary or PCA/EMT experience is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required.