Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Records Specialist

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); 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 and maintain the medical record. The role includes direct patient care and support for all patient types.

Responsibilities include accurately documenting vital signs, orders transcription with nurse approval, and clerical duties for admissions, transfers, and discharge while ensuring clear communication with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team.

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
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

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

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of a unit secretary program

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a unit secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties on a designated unit and maintain the medical record. The role includes direct patient care and support for all patient types.

Responsibilities include accurately documenting vital signs, orders transcription with nurse approval, and clerical duties for admissions, transfers, and discharge while ensuring clear communication with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team.