Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Administrative Support

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny 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. The role includes maintaining the medical record and providing care for all patient types.

The position requires accurate documentation of vital signs, I&O, and other treatments, along with effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Effective communication

Medical terminology

Clerical skills

Team collaboration

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. The role includes maintaining the medical record and providing care for all patient types.

The position requires accurate documentation of vital signs, I&O, and other treatments, along with effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team.