Unit Secretary: Elevate Care & Unit Efficiency

Encompass Health Corporation; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit and ensure seamless patient care within a community-focused environment. You will provide vital clerical support and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

As a unit secretary, you will help maintain accurate medical records, transcribe orders, coordinate schedules, and act as a liaison to improve unit operations and patient safety.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred.
• One year of inpatient unit secretary experience preferred.
• Active enrollment in a healthcare program and familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate medical records for patients using appropriate labeling system.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records for patients using appropriate labeling system.
• Transcribe medical orders accurately 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

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit and ensure seamless patient care within a community-focused environment. You will provide vital clerical support and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

As a unit secretary, you will help maintain accurate medical records, transcribe orders, coordinate schedules, and act as a liaison to improve unit operations and patient safety.