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

Highmark Health / AHN; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a dedicated unit secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit. The role includes maintaining medical records and providing support for patient care across various activities.

Responsibilities emphasize accurate documentation, order transcription under supervision, clerical duties for admissions/discharges, and clear communication with patients and the care team to ensure smooth unit operation.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Experience or training related to patient care or administrative support.

Aufgaben

• Document vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimens and treatments.
• Transcribe orders under nurse supervision and seek clarification when needed.
• Handle admissions, transfers, discharges and unit reception tasks.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and health care team.

Kenntnisse

Medical terminology knowledge

HIPAA compliance awareness

Administrative skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

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 : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral 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.

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