Unit Secretary - Labor and Delivery - West Penn Hospital - Part Time

About the Role

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

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, discharge, maintenance of patient 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.

Requirements

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED; or six months to one year of 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 Qualifications

• Previous unit secretary experience or graduate of an approved unit secretary program.
• Experience as a PCA or EMT.