Unit Secretary - Labor And Delivery - West Penn Hospital - Full Time
Highmark Health
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Accurate documentation of vital signs and i&o
Transcribing medical orders with nurse approval
Effective verbal and written communication skills
The role involves performing both secretarial and direct patient care duties for the Labor and Delivery unit
Job Summary
The role involves performing both secretarial and direct patient care duties for the Labor and Delivery unit.
Employees must accurately document vital signs, weights, intake and output, and specimen collection while transcribing orders under nurse supervision.
The position requires maintaining patient records, managing admission and discharge activities, and communicating effectively with healthcare team members.
Matching Summary
The role involves performing both secretarial and direct patient care duties for the Labor and Delivery unit.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Accurate documentation of vital signs and I&O
Transcribing medical orders with nurse approval
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of medical terminology
Nice-to-have
Previous unit secretary experience preferred
Graduate of approved unit secretary program
Experience as PCA or EMT
Key Requirements
Minimum High school diploma or GED
1 year of patient care or administrative experience