Unit Secretary: Patient Care Admin & Scheduling

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeview; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company matching

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeview in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit and ensure seamless patient care. The role involves clerical duties, record-keeping, and coordination to boost unit efficiency and safe, high-quality care.

This full-time position offers opportunities to grow within a national inpatient rehabilitation leader while contributing to a community-focused environment that values employees and patients alike.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred.
• One year of inpatient unit secretary experience preferred.
• Active enrollment in a healthcare program (such as nursing) 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

Inpatient unit secretary experience

Healthcare program enrollment

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeview in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit and ensure seamless patient care. The role involves clerical duties, record-keeping, and coordination to boost unit efficiency and safe, high-quality care.

This full-time position offers opportunities to grow within a national inpatient rehabilitation leader while contributing to a community-focused environment that values employees and patients alike.