Unit Secretary - Postpartum / Newborn Nursery - West Penn Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Not specified (assumed onsite)
Accurate vital signs documentation
Order transcription with nurse approval
Patient admission transfer discharge
Highmark Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Postpartum/Newborn Nursery at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time role involves performing secretarial and patient care duties, including documentation, order transcriptions, and effective communication with healthcare team members

Job Summary

  • The role involves performing both secretarial and direct patient care duties for the Postpartum/Newborn Nursery unit.
  • Employees must accurately document vital signs, weights, intake and output, and transcribe medical orders under nurse supervision.
  • Candidates are required to hold specific state clearance certificates including Act 34, Act 33, and FBI Fingerprinting.

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Highmark Health is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Postpartum/Newborn Nursery at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time role involves performing secretarial and patient care duties, including documentation, order transcriptions, and effective communication with healthcare team members.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Accurate vital signs documentation
  • Order transcription with nurse approval
  • Patient admission transfer discharge
  • Effective verbal written communication
  • Medical terminology knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Previous unit secretary experience
  • Graduate of approved program
  • PCA or EMT background
  • High school diploma or GED

Key Requirements

  • Minimum High school diploma or GED
  • 1 year patient care or administrative experience
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance Certificate

Work Rights

Not specified

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