Unit Secretary & Patient Care Coordinator

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network, part of Highmark Health, seeks a Unit Secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit. You will maintain the medical record, assist with admissions, transfers and discharges, and support multidisciplinary care teams.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, order transcription, and clear communication with patients and staff, while complying with HIPAA and privacy policies.

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: unit secretary experience or completion of a unit secretary program.
• Experience as a PCA or EMT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection and treatments.
• Transcribes orders per policies; seeks nurse clarification when needed.
• Performs clerical duties for admissions, transfers, discharges, and interdepartmental communications.
• Maintains effective verbal and written communication with patients, families, physicians and healthcare team.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network, part of Highmark Health, seeks a Unit Secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit. You will maintain the medical record, assist with admissions, transfers and discharges, and support multidisciplinary care teams.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, order transcription, and clear communication with patients and staff, while complying with HIPAA and privacy policies.