Unit Secretary - 6A Complex Medical Care Unit (CMCU) - AGH - Part Time

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Unit Secretary for the 6A Complex Medical Care Unit (CMCU) at AGH in Pittsburgh. This part-time role supports nursing by handling clerical tasks, transcribing orders, maintaining charts, and keeping the unit organized.

You will communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members, assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and billing entries, ensuring timely and accurate record keeping.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Basic computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient records, receptionist tasks.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and healthcare team members.
• Transcribes orders accurately under the supervision of a licensed nurse and enters/verifies patient charges within established timeframes.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job description

## Unit Secretary - 6A Complex Medical Care Unit (CMCU) - AGH - Part TimeApply: On-site: Pittsburgh PA, 15212, 320 E N Ave.: Part time: Posted Yesterday: J290285## **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