Encompass Health·Johnston, Rhode Island
The Unit Secretary provides vital clerical support to the nursing unit, maintaining accurate medical records and efficiently transcribing and distributing medical orders to various disciplines. They also serve as a friendly resource and coordinate unit operations to optimize safe patient care delivery.
Unit: Secretary Career Opportunity
Join a Team That Puts Your Passion for Helping Others First Are you looking for a career close to home and heart?
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.
Be a cornerstone of our nursing unit, delivering vital clerical support, and serving as a friendly resource for patients, families, staff, and visitors.
Your coordination skills will boost unit efficiency, contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
Let's create a career that resonates with your home and heart.
A Glimpse into Our World At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive.
From day one, you will have access to: 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 vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Be the Unit Secretary you always wanted to be Maintain complete and accurate medical records for patients using appropriate labeling system.
Accurately/efficiently transcribe medical orders and distributes 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.
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. We're eager to meet you, and we truly mean that. Join our family and let's make a difference together!
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
include CPR certification, one year of inpatient unit secretary experience, active enrollment in a healthcare program, familiarity with medical terminology, and experience reading/transcribing medical orders. The role requires strong coordination skills to support seamless patient care.
Market context
Unit secretary openings in Rhode Island are often tied to inpatient hospital operations, where steady coordination and accurate communication are important to keeping units running smoothly. This role is competitive because employers typically look for candidates with medical terminology knowledge, order transcription experience, and the ability to support clinical teams while balancing patient-facing and administrative tasks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your CPR status and inpatient experience before applying.
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