Unit Secretary

Encompass Health Corporation; Worcester (MA); 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 and continuous education

401(k) and employee stock purchase plans

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit in delivering high-quality patient care. The role involves maintaining medical records, transcribing orders, and coordinating unit operations. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a healthcare program and possess clerical and coordination skills.

Join our vibrant community where diversity and inclusion are celebrated.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Accurately transcribe medical orders and distribute them.
• Act as a resource for patients, families, and visitors.
• Coordinate unit operations to optimize patient care.
• Schedule tests, appointments, and transportation.
• Serve as a liaison for inquiries.

Skills

Coordination skills

Clerical support

Medical terminology familiarity

Education

Active enrollment in a healthcare program

Job description

Unit Secretary – Career Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate medical records for patients using the 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) and familiarity with medical terminology, with experience in reading and transcribing medical orders preferred.

Benefits and Perks

From day one, you will have access to:

• 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.