Unit Secretary — Patient Care & Records Specialist

West Penn Allegheny Health System; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a unit secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit. You will maintain medical records and support patient care across diverse cases, ensuring accuracy and timely communication with the care team.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, adherence to HIPAA and privacy guidelines, and the ability to handle administrative tasks such as admissions, transfers and discharges.

Formación

• 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.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsabilidades

• 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; asks for clarification when necessary.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Communication

Documentation

Patient care

Medical terminology

Educación

High school diploma or GED

1 year patient care/admin experience

Descripción del empleo

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a unit secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit. You will maintain medical records and support patient care across diverse cases, ensuring accuracy and timely communication with the care team.

The role requires knowledge of medical terminology, adherence to HIPAA and privacy guidelines, and the ability to handle administrative tasks such as admissions, transfers and discharges.