Unit Secretary: Elevate Patient Care & Coordination

Encompass Health Corporation; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; 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

Diverse community

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit in a community-focused environment that values staff and community. You will provide vital clerical support, coordinate unit operations, and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff and visitors to help ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Be a cornerstone of our nursing unit by maintaining medical records, transcribing orders, and coordinating tests, appointments and transportation to support seamless

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.
• 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

Administrative support

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit in a community-focused environment that values staff and community. You will provide vital clerical support, coordinate unit operations, and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff and visitors to help ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Be a cornerstone of our nursing unit by maintaining medical records, transcribing orders, and coordinating tests, appointments and transportation to support seamless