Unit Secretary - 7A Neurocranial - AGH - Part Time

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a dedicated unit secretary to support nursing units by handling transcription, chart maintenance, admission/transfer/discharge clerical tasks, and maintaining an organized work environment.

In this role you will communicate with patients, families, physicians and the care team, transcribe orders under nurse supervision, enter patient charges, and perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth unit operations.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience, medical terminology, and computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs admission, transfer and discharge clerical duties and records maintenance.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and healthcare team members.
• Transcribes orders accurately under licensed nurse supervision and processes patient charges.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Job description

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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