Unit Clerk - Emergency Department - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time
Highmark Inc
- Jefferson Hills, PA
- 30+ days ago
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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Enters physician orders on-line to maintain the patient records with close review by the immediate nursing staff and notifies nursing personnel of orders requiring immediate attention. Job Description: GENERAL OVERVIEW: Performs the clerical and communication duties on the patient care unit under the direct supervision of the patient care manager, charge nurse or staff nurse.
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| Location | Jefferson Hills, PA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1996 |
| Website | https://www.highmark.com/hmk2/index.shtml |
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Jefferson Hills PA, 15025, 565 Coal Valley Road
Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
Performs the clerical and communication duties on the patient care unit under the direct supervision of the patient care manager, charge nurse or staff nurse. Adheres to universal precautions and is knowledgeable of infection control policies.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Enters physician orders on-line to maintain the patient records with close review by the immediate nursing staff and notifies nursing personnel of orders requiring immediate attention. Completes appropriate requisition forms and contacts other departments to schedule diagnostic tests, meals, therapies, etc. consistent with physician"s orders.
- Answers telephone, sheeting charts, order supplies and other duties as designated by Patient Care Manager. Integrates performance improvement principles and customer service excellence principles into all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Initiates, assembles and maintains charts for all patients. Maintains confidentiality of all records and patient-related information as per HIPPA policy.
- Records, files documents located on printer and fax machines, charts clinical data, files diagnostic and laboratory reports, and any similar patient information received from the nursing staff.
- Communicates all pertinent patient care and general environmental information to the patient care manager, charge nurse or staff.
- Maintains and communicates adequate unit supplies, unit communication resources and contributes to maintaining a safe and clean environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum
- High school diploma/GED
Preferred
- Formal post-high school coursework in medical terminology
- Prior unit clerk training OR 1 year unit clerk experience
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Job Details
- Job category Administrative Services
- Position Type Full Time
- Posted 06/30/2026
- Location(s) Jefferson Hills PA, 15025, 565 Coal Valley Road
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- Job Family Secretarial/Administrative Assistance-AHN
- Req ID J283111
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Highmark Health is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org.
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Highmark provides millions of people with the security of quality health insurance
Our history of helping families and companies with their health insurance needs dates to the 1930s, when our predecessor companies were established to help Pennsylvania's residents pay for health care.
Highmark was created in 1996 by the consolidation of two Pennsylvania licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association — Pennsylvania Blue Shield (now Highmark Blue Shield) and Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania (now Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield). We are now one of the largest health insurers in the United States.
Highmark's officers and board of directors set the company's strategic direction and corporate policies. They are guided by our mission, vision and values.