Unit Secretary: Admin & Patient Care Coordinator

Encompass Health Corporation; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit and ensure seamless patient care in a community-focused environment. You will maintain medical records, transcribe orders, and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

The role emphasizes coordinating unit operations, scheduling tests and transportation, and acting as a liaison to resolve inquiries while contributing to safe, high-quality patient care.

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/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

CPR certification

Medical terminology

Inpatient unit secretary experience

Education

Active healthcare program enrollment

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit and ensure seamless patient care in a community-focused environment. You will maintain medical records, transcribe orders, and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

The role emphasizes coordinating unit operations, scheduling tests and transportation, and acting as a liaison to resolve inquiries while contributing to safe, high-quality patient care.