Unit Secretary: Elevate Patient Care & Unit Operations

Encompass Health; Round Rock (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit, delivering vital clerical tasks and serving as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff and visitors. Join a team recognized for caring, diversity and employee growth across nationwide locations.

You will maintain medical records, transcribe orders, coordinate unit operations, schedule tests and transportation, and act as a liaison to help deliver safe, high-quality patient care in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred.
• One year of inpatient unit secretary experience preferred.
• Active enrollment in a healthcare program, 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

Medical terminology

Transcribing orders

Education

Enrollment in healthcare program

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit, delivering vital clerical tasks and serving as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff and visitors. Join a team recognized for caring, diversity and employee growth across nationwide locations.

You will maintain medical records, transcribe orders, coordinate unit operations, schedule tests and transportation, and act as a liaison to help deliver safe, high-quality patient care in a community-focused environment.