Unit Secretary - Patient Care Support & Records Coordinator

Encompass Health; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit, maintain medical records, transcribe orders, and serve as a friendly point of contact for patients, families, staff and visitors. You will help coordinate unit operations to improve efficiency and contribute to safe, high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes strong communication, record-keeping, and scheduling skills within a community-focused hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Maintain complete and accurate medical records for patients using labeling systems.
• Accurately transcribe medical orders and distribute to appropriate disciplines.
• Coordinate unit operations to optimize delivery of safe patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate medical records for patients using labeling systems.
• 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 records management

Transcription

Coordination

Communication

Scheduling

Education

Active enrollment in a healthcare program

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit, maintain medical records, transcribe orders, and serve as a friendly point of contact for patients, families, staff and visitors. You will help coordinate unit operations to improve efficiency and contribute to safe, high-quality patient care.

The role emphasizes strong communication, record-keeping, and scheduling skills within a community-focused hospital environment.