Inpatient Unit Secretary: Care Coordinator & Records Pro

Encompass Health Corporation; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

FSA/HSA

Community-focused environment

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in San Juan seeks a Unit Secretary to support nursing staff and ensure smooth patient care in a community-focused hospital environment. You will handle vital clerical tasks and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff and visitors.

The role emphasizes medical records accuracy, order transcription, coordination of unit operations, scheduling, and acting as a liaison. CPR certification is preferred and inpatient unit secretary experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Coordinate unit operations to optimize patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical records with proper labeling.
• Accurately transcribe medical orders and distribute to disciplines.
• Serve as a helpful resource for patients, families, physicians, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate medical records for patients using appropriate labeling system.
• Accurately/efficiently transcribe medical orders and distribute to other disciplines as needed.
• Act as a helpful resource for patients, families, physicians, and visitors at the nursing station.
• Coordinate unit operations to optimize the delivery of safe patient care.
• Schedule tests, appointments and transportation as needed in a timely manner.
• Serve as a liaison for inquiries, directing them to the appropriate person for resolution.

Skills

Coordination

Clerical skills

Medical terminology

Transcribe orders

Education

Active enrollment in a healthcare program

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation in San Juan seeks a Unit Secretary to support nursing staff and ensure smooth patient care in a community-focused hospital environment. You will handle vital clerical tasks and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff and visitors.

The role emphasizes medical records accuracy, order transcription, coordination of unit operations, scheduling, and acting as a liaison. CPR certification is preferred and inpatient unit secretary experience is valued.