Unit Secretary & Patient Care Liaison

Highmark Health; Federal Hill (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Unit Secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit in a hospital setting. You will maintain medical records, document vital signs and treatments, and support admissions, transfers and discharges with strong interdepartmental communication.

Minimum HS diploma, 1 year of patient care or admin experience, and unit secretary or PCA/EMT background preferred. HIPAA compliance and confidentiality are essential in daily tasks.

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.
• Previous unit secretary experience or graduate of an approved unit secretary program.
• Experience as a PCA or EMT.

Responsibilities

• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection and all other treatments. (20%)
• Transcribes orders in accordance with policies and procedures subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary. (30%)
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, interdepartmental communications and unit reception. (30%)
• Demonstrates effective communication (verbal and written) with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care. (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a Unit Secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit in a hospital setting. You will maintain medical records, document vital signs and treatments, and support admissions, transfers and discharges with strong interdepartmental communication.

Minimum HS diploma, 1 year of patient care or admin experience, and unit secretary or PCA/EMT background preferred. HIPAA compliance and confidentiality are essential in daily tasks.