Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Admin Support

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a unit secretary to support a designated unit with secretarial and direct patient care duties. Responsibilities include documenting vital signs, admissions/discharges, and maintaining medical records in accordance with policies.

The role requires accurate transcription of orders, effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team, and adherence to HIPAA and privacy policies. High school diploma or GED and related experience preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, input/output, restraints, specimen collection and other treatments.
• Transcribes orders per policies and procedures with nurse approval; seek clarification when needed.
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintains records, coordinates interdepartmental communications and unit reception.
• Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, physicians and healthcare team.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative support

Medical terminology

Verbal & written communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year of patient care/administrative experience

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a unit secretary to support a designated unit with secretarial and direct patient care duties. Responsibilities include documenting vital signs, admissions/discharges, and maintaining medical records in accordance with policies.

The role requires accurate transcription of orders, effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team, and adherence to HIPAA and privacy policies. High school diploma or GED and related experience preferred.