Unit Secretary

Encompass Health; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

HSA/FSAs

Supportive community

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit and ensure seamless patient care. This role coordinates activities, maintains records, and serves as a resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

The position requires familiarity with medical terminology and order transcription; CPR certification and inpatient unit secretary experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as unit secretary in inpatient settings preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and transcribing orders.
• Enrollment in a healthcare program welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete medical records with accurate labeling.
• Transcribe medical orders accurately and distribute to disciplines.
• Serve as resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors.
• Coordinate unit operations to ensure safe patient care.
• Schedule tests, appointments, and transportation as needed.
• Answer inquiries and direct to appropriate contact.

Skills

Medical terminology

Reading orders

Transcribing orders

Education

CPR certification

Job description

Unit Secretary

Encompass Health is seeking a reliable and compassionate Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit and ensure seamless patient care. The successful candidate will coordinate activities, maintain accurate records, and serve as a resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

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

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.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.