Hospital Unit Secretary

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Hospital Unit Secretary you want
with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital which is part of the nation’s leading provider
of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is located in Jacksonville FL on University
Blvd.

Benefits

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, 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
_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as
a Hospital Unit Secretary where your passion for creating positive patient
interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of
others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and
expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Unit Secretary, you will act as the primary secretarial resource for

nurse and nursing support staff on the unit. You will assist in ordering
supplies and other assigned duties. You will direct communications within the
nursing unit and enter patient information in the patient’s electronic medical
record.
What you will do in this role:

• Greet and direct visitors at the nurses’ station in a friendly and prompt manner. This includes over the phone inquiries too.
• Assist the Charge Registered Nurse by coordinating non-clinical activities on the nursing unit.
• Send faxes, make copies, and order supplies for the unit.
• Organize and take apart a patient’s chart upon admission and discharge.
• Initiate the processing of physician’s orders and manage information flow among nursing staff, physicians, ancillary departments, patients and other unit guests.

What qualifications you may need:

• A high school diploma is required, AS Degree preferred.
• A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• 1 or more years of experience is preferred. Clerical position within a hospital or healthcare setting highly desirable.

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Memorial Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1969,
giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology.
With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 450+ bed hospital is
one of the region’s leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of
services for our patients, including 24-hour emergency care at three different
locations and a Level II trauma center. Other specialized programs include
our accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Stroke Center, Heart Center, Bone
and Joint Center, maternity center and much more. Memorial has received the
Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers and is sepsis-certified
by the Joint Commission.
At Memorial Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients,
our people and our Jacksonville community. We are committed to each other
because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and
most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical
Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years,
HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of
charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
> “Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- 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 and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability
status.
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