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

Allegheny Health Network; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a clerical assistant to support nursing unit operations. You will transcribe orders, maintain patient charts, handle telephone calls, and coordinate with physicians and other healthcare staff under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities include admissions, transfers, discharges, charges verification, and ensuring efficient unit operations. Strong accuracy, communication, and basic computer skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Education or experience in transcribing medical orders and computers required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Typing/data entry speed of 45 wpm preferred.

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%)

Skills

Typing/data entry

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.

• 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%)

Company

Allegheny Health Network

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.

• 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%)

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.

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