Unit Secretary - 9C Medical Telemetry - Allegheny General Hospital - Casual

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is looking for a unit secretary to support nursing unit activities through effective communication, transcribing orders, and maintaining patient charts. The ideal candidate will have previous healthcare experience and be adept in clerical duties, contributing to an organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred previous healthcare experience.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties including admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Maintains patient records and manages unit reception.
• Accurately transcribes orders and enters patient charges.

Skills

Communication

Clerical duties

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The unit secretary supports and enhances the activities of the nursing unit by effectively communicating, transcribing orders, maintaining charts, and organizing the work environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer, and discharge, maintains patient records, answers phones, and manages unit reception. (35%)
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members. (30%)
• Accurately transcribes orders with licensed nurse approval and enters/verifies patient charges within established timeframes. (35%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred

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

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