Unit Secretary — Patient Care & Records Coordinator

Encompass Health; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health in Concord, NH is seeking a Unit Secretary to support a nursing team and ensure seamless patient care. You will manage medical records, transcribe orders, and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

This role emphasizes coordinating unit operations, scheduling tests and transportation, and acting as a liaison to resolve inquiries. CPR certification is preferred, and relevant inpatient experience or healthcare program enrollment is valued.

Qualifications

• CPR certification preferred.
• One year inpatient unit secretary experience preferred.
• Active enrollment in a healthcare program and familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• 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

Medical terminology

Transcribing orders

Customer service

Scheduling

Education

Healthcare program enrollment

Tools

Medical records software

Job description

Encompass Health in Concord, NH is seeking a Unit Secretary to support a nursing team and ensure seamless patient care. You will manage medical records, transcribe orders, and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

This role emphasizes coordinating unit operations, scheduling tests and transportation, and acting as a liaison to resolve inquiries. CPR certification is preferred, and relevant inpatient experience or healthcare program enrollment is valued.