Encompass Health is hiring: Unit Secretary in Woburn

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Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Overview

Join Encompass Health as a Unit Secretary, playing a pivotal role in supporting the nursing unit to ensure seamless patient care within a community-focused environment that values both employees and the community it serves. You will deliver vital clerical support and serve as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors. Your coordination skills will boost unit efficiency and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate medical records for patients using an appropriate labeling system.
• Accurately and efficiently transcribe medical orders and distribute them 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A supportive, inclusive environment and a team dedicated to the work.

We proudly set the standard in care and are an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, or disability.