Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Admin Support (Night Shift)

Allegheny Clinic; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit, maintain medical records, and support patient flow.

This full-time role includes night shifts (36 hours per week, 3 x 12), weekend and holiday coverage as needed; requires a high school diploma and 1 year of patient care or administrative experience; knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1 year of patient care and/or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection and all other treatments.
• Transcribes orders in accordance with policies and procedures subject to the approval of a licensed nurse.
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, interdepartmental communications and unit reception.
• Demonstrates effective communication (verbal and written) with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Patient care

Administrative experience

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit, maintain medical records, and support patient flow.

This full-time role includes night shifts (36 hours per week, 3 x 12), weekend and holiday coverage as needed; requires a high school diploma and 1 year of patient care or administrative experience; knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA compliance.