Unit Secretary - Weekend Rotations & Admin Support

Highmark Health; Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Erie, PA seeks a part-time Unit Secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit. You will maintain medical records and support the care team with transcription and clerical tasks.

The role requires CPR, strong medical terminology knowledge, and at least 1 year of related experience. Weekend rotation is included as part of a 24-hour-per-week schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• 1 year of patient care and/or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• 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 with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Erie, PA seeks a part-time Unit Secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit. You will maintain medical records and support the care team with transcription and clerical tasks.

The role requires CPR, strong medical terminology knowledge, and at least 1 year of related experience. Weekend rotation is included as part of a 24-hour-per-week schedule.