Highmark Health · 1 day ago
Unit Secretary - 5S - SVH - Casual
Erie PA, 16502, 232 West 25th St
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHighmark Health is part of the Allegheny Health Network and is seeking a Unit Secretary to perform secretarial and direct patient care duties for a designated unit. The role involves maintaining medical records, documenting vital signs, transcribing orders, and performing clerical duties related to patient admissions and communications with healthcare team members.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Highmark Health
Highmark Health is an integrated health care delivery and financing network.
10001+ employees
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2025 (38)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.75MKey Investors
Henry L. Hillman FoundationRichard King Mellon Foundation
2025-06-11Grant· $1.75M
2021-05-10Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
David Holmberg
Chief Executive Officer
Karen Hanlon
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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