Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Medical Records

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

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh seeks a Unit Secretary to provide secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit. You will maintain medical records, document vital signs, and support the care team to ensure smooth patient flow.

You'll transcribe orders, manage admissions and discharges, and handle unit communications with patients, families and clinicians, while upholding HIPAA and privacy standards in a fast-paced environment.

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 with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh seeks a Unit Secretary to provide secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit. You will maintain medical records, document vital signs, and support the care team to ensure smooth patient flow.

You'll transcribe orders, manage admissions and discharges, and handle unit communications with patients, families and clinicians, while upholding HIPAA and privacy standards in a fast-paced environment.