Unit Secretary - 5S Med/Surg - Wexford Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network’s Wexford Hospital seeks a full-time Unit Secretary for the 5S Med/Surg unit. This on-site role supports patient care by documenting vitals, I&O, and treatments, transcribing orders, and managing admissions, transfers and discharges.

Strong communication with patients, families and the health care team is essential. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; graduate of a unit secretary program is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an approved unit secretary program preferred.
• Experience as a unit secretary, PCA, or EMT is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection and treatments.
• Transcribes orders per policies, clarifying as needed.
• Handles admission, transfer and discharge clerical duties and unit reception.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, physicians and team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Unit secretary program graduate

Job description

## Unit Secretary - 5S Med/Surg - Wexford Hospital - Full TimeApply: On-site: Wexford PA, 15090, 12351 Perry Highway: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: J287625## **Company :**Allegheny Health Network## **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 experiencePreferred* 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.*