Patient Care Unit Secretary — Elevate Administrative Support

Encompass Health; Irmo (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and education

401(k) matching and stock purchase

Flexible spending and Health Savings

Vibrant, passionate team

Job summary

Encompass Health in Irmo, South Carolina, is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit and help ensure seamless patient care within a community-focused environment that values both employees and the community it serves.

You will provide vital clerical support, greet patients and families, assist staff and visitors, and coordinate unit operations to optimize safe, high-quality care while growing with a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred.
• One year of inpatient unit secretary experience preferred.
• Active enrollment in a healthcare program (such as nursing), familiarity with medical terminology, and experience in reading and transcribing medical orders are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate medical records for patients using appropriate labeling system.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records for patients using appropriate labeling system.
• Accurately/efficiently transcribe medical orders and distributes 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

Unit secretary experience

Medical terminology

Transcribe medical orders

Education

Active enrollment in a healthcare program

Job description

Encompass Health in Irmo, South Carolina, is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit and help ensure seamless patient care within a community-focused environment that values both employees and the community it serves.

You will provide vital clerical support, greet patients and families, assist staff and visitors, and coordinate unit operations to optimize safe, high-quality care while growing with a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader.