Unit Secretary - Healthcare Admin & Patient Care

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; 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

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.