Unit Secretary - 12A Cardiac Telemetry - AGH - Full Time

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a unit secretary to support a nursing unit by ensuring effective communication, transcription of orders, and organized chart maintenance in Pittsburgh. The role emphasizes accurate documentation and timely coordination of patient information across care teams.

In this position you will handle admissions, transfers, discharges, and patient activities, answer phones, and assist with unit reception while coordinating with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, telephone answering and unit reception.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members.
• Accurately and completely transcribes orders subject to the approval of a licensed nurse; enters and verifies patient charges within established timeframes.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Communication

Transcription

Clerical skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The unit secretary serves to support and enhance the activities of the nursing unit by effectively communicating, transcribing orders, chart maintenance and maintaining an organized work environment

• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, telephone answering and unit reception. (35%)
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members. (30%)
• Accurately and completely transcribes orders subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Enters and verifies patient charges within established timeframes. (35%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The unit secretary serves to support and enhance the activities of the nursing unit by effectively communicating, transcribing orders, chart maintenance and maintaining an organized work environment

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, telephone answering and unit reception. (35%)
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members. (30%)
• Accurately and completely transcribes orders subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Enters and verifies patient charges within established timeframes. (35%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Preferred

• Previous healthcare experience, medical terminology and computer skills preferred

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