Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Administrative Support

Highmark Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a unit secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit, including maintaining medical records and providing patient care across diverse cases.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, orders transcription under nurse oversight, and efficient clerical support for admissions, transfers, discharges, and interdepartmental communications, with a focus on clear verbal and written communication among the care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of patient care and/or administrative experience.
• Preferred unit secretary experience or completion of an approved unit secretary program.
• Experience as a PCA or EMT.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection and treatments.
• Transcribe orders per policies under licensed nurse approval; seek clarification when needed.
• Perform clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges and interdepartmental communications.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians and healthcare team members.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care

Communication skills

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, including maintaining medical records and providing patient care across diverse cases.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, orders transcription under nurse oversight, and efficient clerical support for admissions, transfers, discharges, and interdepartmental communications, with a focus on clear verbal and written communication among the care team.