Unit Secretary, 3D, AVH, Part Time, Rotational

Highmark Health; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a unit secretary to support nursing staff by transcribing orders, maintaining patient records, and keeping an organized workflow under a registered nurse.

The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, accurate typing and data entry, and clear communication with patients, families and other team members. This on-site role supports admissions, transfers, and discharge processes within the nursing unit, under supervision of a registered nurse.

Qualifications

• Transcribing medical orders and basic computer use required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology essential.
• Typing speed around 45 wpm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes orders and schedules procedures with RN approval.
• Maintains patient records and monitors admissions, transfers, discharges.
• Answers phones, greets visitors, and handles unit reception.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and healthcare team members.

Skills

Transcribing

Medical terminology

Typing speed 45 wpm

Communication

Computers / IT literacy

Education

Transcription experience or education

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Serves to support and enhance the activities of the nursing unit by effectively communicating, transcribing orders, chart maintenance and maintaining an organized work environment under the supervision of a registered nurse.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, telephone answering and unit reception. (30%)
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members, and outside agencies. (10%)
• Transcribes orders, schedules procedures, subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary. Enters and verifies patient charges within established timeframes. (50%)
• Performs tasks to promote efficient operations of the unit. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education or experience in transcribing medical orders and computers required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and responsibility through past job experience and/or education.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Preferred Typing/data entry skill at 45 w.p.m. preferred.

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.

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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.