Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Administrative Support

Allegheny Health Network; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit. Responsibilities include maintaining medical records and providing direct patient care across diverse patient types.

The role requires accurate documentation, order transcription, and clerical support for admissions, transfers, and discharges, with strong communication among patients, families, and the healthcare team. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent mix 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 per policies; clarifies when needed with licensed nurse.
• Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and interdepartment communications; maintains unit reception.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Administrative support

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Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit. Responsibilities include maintaining medical records and providing direct patient care across diverse patient types.

The role requires accurate documentation, order transcription, and clerical support for admissions, transfers, and discharges, with strong communication among patients, families, and the healthcare team. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.