Unit Secretary

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a unit secretary who will perform secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit. The role includes maintaining the medical record, documenting treatments, and supporting patient flow and communications with the care team.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus 1 year of patient care or administrative experience; unit secretary or related training is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology and compliance with HIPAA are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• High school diploma or GED with related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimens and other treatments.
• Transcribe orders per policy, with nurse approval where required.
• Handle admission, transfer, discharge clerical duties and unit reception.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and healthcare team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Unit secretary program or related training

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Performs secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit. Maintains the medical record, performs direct patient care for all types of patients.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection and all other treatments. (20%)


• Transcribes orders in accordance with policies and procedures subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary. (30%)


• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, interdepartmental communications and unit reception. (30%)


• Demonstrates effective communication (verbal and written) with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care. (20%)


• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum High school diploma or GED; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1 year of patient care and/or administrative experience Preferred Previous unit secretary experience or graduate of an approved unit secretary program. Experience as a PCA or EMT.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of medical terminology.


• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate


• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate


• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

DISCLAIMER

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

HIGHMARK HEALTH AND ITS AFFILIATES

California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.