Unit Secretary: Patient Care Coordination & Support

Encompass Health Corporation; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Unit Secretary to support our nursing unit with accurate medical records, order transcription, and coordination of tests and transportation. You will be a friendly resource for patients, families, staff and visitors, helping maintain efficient unit operations and high-quality patient care in a community-focused setting.

CPR certification preferred and prior inpatient experience preferred; enrollment in a healthcare program is encouraged.

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

CPR certification

Unit secretary experience

Education

Active enrollment in a healthcare program (such as nursing)

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Unit Secretary to support our nursing unit with accurate medical records, order transcription, and coordination of tests and transportation. You will be a friendly resource for patients, families, staff and visitors, helping maintain efficient unit operations and high-quality patient care in a community-focused setting.

CPR certification preferred and prior inpatient experience preferred; enrollment in a healthcare program is encouraged.