Unit Secretary / Night - Full Time - 4N - Cardiac Care - SVHS

Saint Vincent Health Center; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a unit secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit. The role includes maintaining medical records and providing direct patient care for all patient types.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of patient care or administrative experience and knowledge of medical terminology; clinical support roles such as PCA or EMT are valued. This is a full-time nights position with a 36-hour week across 3 shifts, including weekends and

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; knowledge of medical terminology.
• Preferred previous unit secretary experience or graduate of an approved unit secretary program.
• Experience as a PCA or EMT.

Responsibilities

• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimens and treatments.
• Transcribes orders per policies; asks for clarification when needed.
• Performs admission, transfer and discharge clerical duties and unit reception.
• Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, physicians and healthcare team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care experience

Administrative experience

Medical terminology knowledge

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 Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Preferred Previous unit secretary experience or graduate of an approved unit secretary program.
• Experience as a PCA or EMT.

Steady Nights - Full Time: Working Schedule:

Full Time Steady Nights: Please note that this role is a 36 hours per week with 3 x 12 work Shift. You will need to be flexible to work, weekend and holiday coverage.

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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