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

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a part-time Unit Secretary for 3D at AVH. The role supports the nursing unit by transcribing orders, chart maintenance and maintaining an organized workflow under a registered nurse’s supervision.

Responsibilities include admissions/discharges, answering phones, unit reception, and accurate data entry of charges. Prior transcription and computer experience with medical terminology are required; 45 wpm typing preferred.

Qualifications

• 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
• Typing/data entry speed 45 wpm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient records and unit reception.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members and outside agencies.
• Transcribes orders, schedules procedures, and enters/verifies patient charges within established timeframes.
• Promotes efficient operations of the unit.

Skills

Transcribing medical orders

Computer literacy

Typing speed 45 wpm

Education

Healthcare administration experience

Job description

## Unit Secretary, 3D, AVH, Part Time, RotationalApplyremote type: On-sitelocations: Natrona Heights PA, 15065, 1301 Carlisle Streettime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: J284667## **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.**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.We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at [e-mail] Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice