Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Records Liaison

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a unit secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit in the United States. The role includes maintaining medical records, documenting vital signs and treatments, and handling admissions, transfers and discharges with strong communication across patients, families and the healthcare team.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of patient care or administrative experience; preferred

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

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.

Skills

Communication skills

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 in the United States. The role includes maintaining medical records, documenting vital signs and treatments, and handling admissions, transfers and discharges with strong communication across patients, families and the healthcare team.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of patient care or administrative experience; preferred