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