Unit Secretary: Patient Care & Unit Admin

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit. You will maintain the medical record and provide direct patient care across patient types.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, order transcription, and coordinated communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team within HIPAA guidelines.

Formación

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 1 year of patient care and/or administrative experience.
• Preferred unit secretary experience or graduate of an approved unit secretary program.
• Experience as a PCA or EMT.

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.
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, interdepartmental communications and unit reception.
• Demonstrates effective communication (verbal and written) with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Conocimientos

Medical terminology

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Highmark Health in Pittsburgh is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit. You will maintain the medical record and provide direct patient care across patient types.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, order transcription, and coordinated communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team within HIPAA guidelines.