• Hospital Unit Secretary

    HCA Healthcare (Charleston, SC)


    Description

    Introduction

     

    Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Hospital Unit Secretary today with Trident Medical Center.

     

    Benefits

     

    Trident Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

     

    + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

    + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

    + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

    + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

    + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

    + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

    + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

    + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

    + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

    + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

    + Colleague recognition program

    + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

    + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

     

    Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

     

    _Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

     

    Come join our team as a Hospital Unit Secretary. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

     

    Job Summary and Qualifications

     

    As a Unit Secretary, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care every day. You will create a welcoming, organized space where patients and families feel valued and informed. You will use clear, compassionate communication and attention to detail to keep the unit running smoothly and caring for others like family – one shift at a time.

    Your responsibilities will include:

    + Greeting and guiding patients and visitors with warmth and professionalism, offering updates, and ensuring they feel informed and supported

    + Maintaining patient records accurately, entering physician orders, and protecting patient information

    + Handling all communications between incoming calls and care team members promptly and clearly to keep the unit connected

    + Keeping the environment clean, organized, and well-stocked to promote safety and comfort

    + Taking initiative to solve challenges, support daily operations, and foster a culture of respect and teamwork

    What qualifications you will need:

    + Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

    + High School Graduate / GED

    + One year of administrative experience in a healthcare setting highly preferred

     

    Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency.

     

    We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each year. Every day Trident Health's more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission.

     

    "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

     

    HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

     

    If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Hospital Unit Secretary opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.