Unit Secretary

Encompass Health; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

Join Encompass Health in Bangor as a Unit Secretary, supporting the nursing unit and ensuring excellent patient care. This role involves maintaining medical records, transcribing orders, and serving as a resource for patients and staff.

Preferred qualifications include CPR certification and experience in an inpatient setting. Encompass Health offers a vibrant culture and competitive benefits including generous paid time off and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• One year of inpatient unit secretary experience preferred.
• Experience in reading and transcribing medical orders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate medical records for patients.
• Accurately transcribe medical orders and distribute to other disciplines.
• Act as a resource for patients, families, physicians, and visitors.

Skills

Coordination skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Transcribing medical orders

Education

CPR certification preferred

Active enrollment in a healthcare program

Job description

Unit Secretary Career Opportunity

Join Encompass Health as a Unit Secretary, playing a pivotal role in supporting the nursing unit to ensure seamless patient care within a community‑focused environment that values both employees and the community it serves. Be a cornerstone of our nursing unit, delivering vital clerical support and serving as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors. Your coordination skills will boost unit efficiency, contributing to the delivery of safe, high‑quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate medical records for patients using appropriate labeling system.
• Accurately and 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.

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 preferred.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for 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.

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what’s right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post‑acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
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.