Unit Secretary - 6n Med Surg - Full Time Evenings - Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health

Monroeville, Pennsylvania, United States
Accurately documents vital signs and i&o
Transcribes medical orders with nurse approval
Performs clerical duties for admission transfer discharge
The role involves performing both secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated medical unit

Job Summary

  • The role involves performing both secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated medical unit.
  • Employees must accurately document vital signs, weights, intake and output, and specimen collection while transcribing orders under nurse supervision.
  • Candidates are required to hold Act 34, Act 33, and FBI Fingerprinting clearance certificates along with knowledge of medical terminology.

Matching Summary

The role involves performing both secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated medical unit.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Accurately documents vital signs and I&O
  • Transcribes medical orders with nurse approval
  • Performs clerical duties for admission transfer discharge
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication

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

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