J275462 Unit Secretary - Neonatal Icu - West Penn Hospital - Nights - Full Time

Highmark Health

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Maintain medical record
Transcribe physician orders
Patient admission and discharge
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, maintenance of patient activities for the records, interdepartmental communications and unit reception, demonstrating 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

  • Maintain medical record
  • Transcribe physician orders
  • Patient admission and discharge
  • Effective communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate patient care
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptable to changing needs

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 6 months to 1 year related experience
  • 1 year patient care experience
  • 1 year administrative experience
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Work Rights

Not specified

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