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

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a dedicated Unit Secretary to support nursing units by handling communications, transcribing orders, chart maintenance and maintaining an organized work environment. The role includes admissions/discharges, maintaining patient activity records, answering phones and coordinating with clinicians.

Preferred candidates have healthcare experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and strong computer skills to ensure efficient unit operations.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience, medical terminology and computer skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, telephone answering and unit reception.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members.
• Accurately and completely transcribes orders subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Enters and verifies patient charges within established timeframes.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

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

• 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.

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

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