Unit Secretary - Surgery - West Penn Hospital - Full Time

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Accurate documentation of patient vitals
Transcription of medical orders
Patient admission, transfer, and discharge clerical duties
Performs secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit, maintaining the medical record and performing direct patient care for all types of patients

Job Summary

  • Performs secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit, maintaining the medical record and performing direct patient care for all types of patients.
  • Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection and all other treatments, and transcribes orders subject to the approval of a licensed nurse.
  • Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, and demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members.

Matching Summary

Performs secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit, maintaining the medical record and performing direct patient care for all types of patients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Accurate documentation of patient vitals
  • Transcription of medical orders
  • Patient admission, transfer, and discharge clerical duties
  • Effective communication with healthcare team

Nice-to-have

  • Adaptable to new tasks
  • Proactive in seeking clarification

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Six months to one year related experience
  • One year patient care and/or administrative experience
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Clearance

Work Rights

Not specified

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