Unit Secretary: Patient Care Admin & Coordination

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network unit secretary position supports and enhances nursing unit operations through effective communication, accurate order transcription, and organized chart maintenance. The role involves coordinating clerical tasks and ensuring smooth daily workflow on the unit.

This position emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members, while maintaining accurate records and timely processing of patient charges.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers and discharges, maintenance of patient activities for the records, telephone answering and unit reception.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members.
• Transcribes orders accurately and verifies patient charges within established timeframes.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Job description

Allegheny Health Network unit secretary position supports and enhances nursing unit operations through effective communication, accurate order transcription, and organized chart maintenance. The role involves coordinating clerical tasks and ensuring smooth daily workflow on the unit.

This position emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members, while maintaining accurate records and timely processing of patient charges.