Unit Secretary: Patient Care Coordinator

Encompass Health; Midland (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings

Vibrant team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit and ensure seamless patient care in a community-focused environment. You will handle vital clerical duties, maintain medical records, and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

You will help coordinate unit operations, schedule tests and transportation, and act as a liaison for inquiries, contributing to safe, high-quality patient care across a rapidly growing national inpatient

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred.
• One year of inpatient unit secretary experience preferred.
• Active enrollment in a healthcare program with familiarity in medical terminology and order transcription 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.
• Serve as a liaison for inquiries, directing them to the appropriate person for resolution.

Skills

CPR certification

Inpatient unit secretary experience

Medical terminology familiarity

Order transcription

Education

Enrollment in healthcare program

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit and ensure seamless patient care in a community-focused environment. You will handle vital clerical duties, maintain medical records, and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

You will help coordinate unit operations, schedule tests and transportation, and act as a liaison for inquiries, contributing to safe, high-quality patient care across a rapidly growing national inpatient