Unit Secretary

Encompass Health Corporation; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuous教育

401(k) and employee stock plans

Flexible spending and HSA

Vibrant community of healthcare lovers

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Bowie, MD invites a compassionate Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit and ensure smooth patient care. You will handle vital clerical tasks, coordinate schedules, and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff and visitors.

Join a community-focused team where your organization, attention to detail and communication help deliver safe, high-quality care. CPR certification is preferred and previous inpatient unit secretary experience is valued.

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.
• Accurately 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

CPR certification

Medical terminology familiarity

Transcribing medical orders

Recordkeeping and labeling

Customer liaison

Education

Active enrollment in a healthcare program (e.g. nursing)

Job description

Unit Secretary Career Opportunity

Join a Team That Puts Your Passion for Helping Others First

Are you looking for a career close to home and heart? 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. Let's create a career that resonates with your home and heart.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• 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!

Be the Unit Secretary you always wanted to be

• 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.

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.