Unit Secretary - E8 Meds/Obs/Tele - West Penn Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network, part of Highmark Health, seeks a Unit Secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit. You will maintain the medical record, assist with admissions, transfers and discharges, and support multidisciplinary care teams.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, order transcription, and clear communication with patients and staff, while complying with HIPAA and privacy policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; or six months to one year related experience and/or training.
• 1 year of patient care and/or administrative experience.
• Preferred: unit secretary experience or completion of a unit secretary program.
• Experience as a PCA or EMT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection and treatments.
• Transcribes orders per policies; seeks nurse clarification when needed.
• Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and interdepartmental communications.
• Maintains effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, physicians and healthcare team.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 experience
• Preferred 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:

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioural 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. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.