Allegheny Health Network
Unit Secretary - ARU - Part Time - Allegheny Valley Hospital
Allegheny Health Network, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, United States, 15065
Unit Secretary - ARU - Part Time - Allegheny Valley Hospital
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Serves to support and enhance the activities of the nursing unit by effectively communicating, transcribing orders, chart maintenance and maintaining an organized work environment under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Essential Responsibilities
Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, telephone answering and unit reception. (30%)
Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members, and outside agencies. (10%)
Transcribes orders, schedules procedures, subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary. Enters and verifies patient charges within established timeframes. (50%)
Performs tasks to promote efficient operations of the unit. (10%)
Qualifications Minimum
Education or experience in transcribing medical orders and computers required.
Demonstrated knowledge and responsibility through past job experience and/or education.
Knowledge of medical terminology required
Preferred
Typing/data entry skill at 45 w.p.m. preferred.
Allegheny Health Network and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected status and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For accessibility or accommodation requests, please contact HR Services at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Serves to support and enhance the activities of the nursing unit by effectively communicating, transcribing orders, chart maintenance and maintaining an organized work environment under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Essential Responsibilities
Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, telephone answering and unit reception. (30%)
Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members, and outside agencies. (10%)
Transcribes orders, schedules procedures, subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary. Enters and verifies patient charges within established timeframes. (50%)
Performs tasks to promote efficient operations of the unit. (10%)
Qualifications Minimum
Education or experience in transcribing medical orders and computers required.
Demonstrated knowledge and responsibility through past job experience and/or education.
Knowledge of medical terminology required
Preferred
Typing/data entry skill at 45 w.p.m. preferred.
Allegheny Health Network and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected status and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For accessibility or accommodation requests, please contact HR Services at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org.
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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