Unit Secretary, PCU - AVH - Full Time

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity at a leading healthcare system where the role focuses on enhancing nursing unit activities and effective communication. Support tasks include transcribing medical orders and clerical responsibilities, requiring knowledge of medical terminology. AHN is committed to growth and inclusivity in its workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Education or experience in transcribing medical orders and computers required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and responsibility through past job experience and/or education.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Typing/data entry skill at 45 w.p.m. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge.
• Transcribe orders and schedule procedures under nurse's supervision.
• Communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare team members.

Skills

Medical terminology

Transcribing medical orders

Education

Education or experience in transcribing medical orders and computers

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

Allegheny Valley Hospital is a 188 bed community, union hospital serving the surrounding neighborhoods of Natrona Heights.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Serves to support and enhance the activities of the nursing unit by effectively communicating, transcribing orders, chart maintenance and maintaining an organized work environment under the supervision of a registered nurse.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, telephone answering and unit reception. (30%)
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members, and outside agencies. (10%)
• Transcribes orders, schedules procedures, subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary. Enters and verifies patient charges within established timeframes. (50%)
• Performs tasks to promote efficient operations of the unit. (10%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Education or experience in transcribing medical orders and computers required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and responsibility through past job experience and/or education.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required

Preferred

• Typing/data entry skill at 45 w.p.m. preferred.

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