Unit Secretary — Patient Care & Admin Hub

Encompass Health; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and employee stock purchase

Job summary

Encompass Health in Bristol, TN is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide vital clerical support to the nursing unit, ensuring smooth patient care and a welcoming environment for patients, families, staff and visitors. You will help maintain patient records, transcribe orders, and coordinate scheduling and communication at the nursing station.

The role offers opportunities to grow with a national inpatient rehabilitation leader; CPR is preferred, with 1 year inpatient experience encouraged and

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred.
• One year of inpatient unit secretary experience preferred.
• Active enrollment in a healthcare program (such as nursing) preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and experience reading and transcribing medical orders 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

CPR certification

Education

Healthcare program enrollment

Job description

Encompass Health in Bristol, TN is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide vital clerical support to the nursing unit, ensuring smooth patient care and a welcoming environment for patients, families, staff and visitors. You will help maintain patient records, transcribe orders, and coordinate scheduling and communication at the nursing station.

The role offers opportunities to grow with a national inpatient rehabilitation leader; CPR is preferred, with 1 year inpatient experience encouraged and