Unit Secretary - PREOP/PACU - Full Time - Days - Wexford Hospital

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

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

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection and all other treatments. (20%) Transcribes orders in accordance with policies and procedures subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary. (30%) Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, interdepartmental communications and unit reception. (30%) Demonstrates effective communication (verbal and written) with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care. (20%) Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum High school diploma or GED; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1 year of patient care and/or administrative experience Knowledge of medical terminology. Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Preferred Previous unit secretary experience or graduate of an approved unit secretary program. Experience as a PCA or EMT. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Highmark Health