Weekend-Shift Patient Care Unit Secretary

highmarkhealth; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,946,000 - 37,823,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a unit secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit and maintain medical records. You will document vital signs, I/O, weights, and other treatments as part of daily care.

You will transcribe orders after nurse approval, handle admissions/discharges, and coordinate unit communications with the healthcare team. A high school diploma or GED, CPR, and 1 year of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• CPR certification as part of minimum requirements.
• At least 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 under a licensed nurse's approval.
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, and unit communications.

Skills

CPR certification

1 year patient care experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a unit secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit and maintain medical records. You will document vital signs, I/O, weights, and other treatments as part of daily care.

You will transcribe orders after nurse approval, handle admissions/discharges, and coordinate unit communications with the healthcare team. A high school diploma or GED, CPR, and 1 year of related experience are required.