Unit Secretary & Patient Care Coordinator

Highmark Health; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a detail-oriented unit secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit, maintain the medical record, and support up-to-date documentation of treatments.

The role emphasizes accurate vital signs/documentation, order transcription, admission/discharge clerical duties, and clear communication with patients, families, physicians and the health care team, while adhering to HIPAA and privacy policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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
• Preferred Previous unit secretary experience or graduate of an approved unit secretary program.

Responsibilities

• Documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection and all other treatments.
• Transcribes orders under licensed nurse approval and seeks clarification when needed.
• Performs admission, transfer and discharge clerical duties and maintains patient activity records and interdepartmental communications.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and the healthcare team about patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months to one year related experience

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a detail-oriented unit secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit, maintain the medical record, and support up-to-date documentation of treatments.

The role emphasizes accurate vital signs/documentation, order transcription, admission/discharge clerical duties, and clear communication with patients, families, physicians and the health care team, while adhering to HIPAA and privacy policies.