Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date: 01/25/2017
Job Number: 55543
Location: Allegheny Valley Hospital
Unit: Progressive Care Unit
Status: Full-Time, 36 hours/week
Shift: Rotating Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends
UNION POSITION

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities. With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures. Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Job Summary: 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer and discharge, maintenance of patient activities for the records, telephone answering and unit reception.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members, and outside agencies.
• 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.
• Performs tasks to promote efficient operations of the unit.
• Requires analytical skills, ability to prioritize and organize work, exercise sound judgment, work with minimal supervision.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Job Requirements:

• 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.
• Typing/data entry skill at 45 w.p.m. preferred.