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
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Work Rights

Not specified

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