Unit Secretary: Seamless Patient Care & Admin Support

Encompass Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 19,286,400 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plans

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health invites you to join our team as a Unit Secretary in Louisville, KY, supporting nursing operations and ensuring efficient patient care. You will manage patient records, transcribe orders, and assist patients, families, and staff at the nursing station, playing a pivotal coordinating role in daily unit activities.

We value compassionate, detail-oriented individuals with healthcare exposure, CPR certification (preferred), and strong communication skills to help our patients feel

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate medical records with proper labeling.
• Transcribe medical orders accurately and distribute to relevant disciplines.
• Serve as a helpful resource for patients, families, physicians and visitors at the nursing station.
• Coordinate unit operations to optimize safe patient care delivery.
• Schedule tests, appointments and transportation as needed.
• Act as a liaison for inquiries and direct to the appropriate person for resolution.

Skills

Communication

Clerical skills

Patient/customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Encompass Health invites you to join our team as a Unit Secretary in Louisville, KY, supporting nursing operations and ensuring efficient patient care. You will manage patient records, transcribe orders, and assist patients, families, and staff at the nursing station, playing a pivotal coordinating role in daily unit activities.

We value compassionate, detail-oriented individuals with healthcare exposure, CPR certification (preferred), and strong communication skills to help our patients feel