Unit Secretary

Encompass Health • Gadsden, AL

5d

About The Position

The Unit Secretary supports the nursing unit by providing clerical assistance and coordinating unit operations to help ensure safe, high-quality patient care. The role maintains patient medical records, transcribes and distributes medical orders, schedules tests, appointments, and transportation, and serves as a helpful resource and liaison for patients, families, physicians, staff, and visitors.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification.
• One year of inpatient unit secretary experience.
• Active enrollment in a healthcare program, such as nursing.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Experience reading and transcribing medical orders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate patient medical records using the appropriate labeling system.
• Accurately and efficiently transcribe medical orders and distribute them to other disciplines as needed.
• Serve 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 in a timely manner.
• Serve as a liaison for inquiries and direct them to the appropriate person for resolution.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed