Unit Secretary & Patient Care Coordinator

Encompass Health; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support an inpatient nursing unit near Owasso, OK. You will provide vital clerical support, maintain patient records, and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors to help ensure smooth, safe care.

This role emphasizes accuracy in records, efficient handling of orders, coordination of schedules, and positive, compassionate service in a community-focused hospital environment.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology required.
• Experience reading/transcribing medical orders preferred.
• One year of inpatient unit secretary experience 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

Medical terminology

Transcription

Inpatient exp

Education

Healthcare program enrollment

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support an inpatient nursing unit near Owasso, OK. You will provide vital clerical support, maintain patient records, and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors to help ensure smooth, safe care.

This role emphasizes accuracy in records, efficient handling of orders, coordination of schedules, and positive, compassionate service in a community-focused hospital environment.