Unit Secretary - PREOP/PACU - Full Time - Days - Wexford Hospital
On-site · Wexford, Pennsylvania, United States
Wexford, Pennsylvania, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMid LevelHigh School Or EquivalentLarge
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
High School Or Equivalent
Company size
Large
Job Summary
Performs secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit, maintains the medical record, and documents clinical information (vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection). Transcribes orders per policies, and carries out clerical duties related to admission, transfer, discharge, and unit reception. Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team regarding patient care; performs other duties as assigned.
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
Desired Qualifications
- Proven secretarial skills in a healthcare setting
- Experience with medical terminology
- Ability to document clinical information accurately
- Strong communication with patients, families, and healthcare team
- HIPAA and privacy compliance knowledge
Apply with one swipe on Sorce. We auto-fill applications and apply on your behalf — no cover letters, no 40-minute forms.
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.