Med Surg Unit Secretary - Patient Care & Admin Support

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Selsa (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

Wellbeing support, counseling

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) with matching

Tuition assistance & certification

Fertility & family benefits, life/ID保護

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center, part of the HCA Healthcare family, is seeking a Med Surg Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit with clerical duties and receptionist functions. You will greet patients, manage records, handle calls, and help maintain a safe, organized environment to enhance patient care.

Join a team focused on quality care and patient experience. The role emphasizes collaboration with RNs, effective communication, and dependable daily operations within a 285+ bed facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and computer skills are required.
• Public contact and clerical experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple functions preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and multi-line phone preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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
• The unit secretary is responsible and accountable for the daily clerical operations of the nursing unit, performs receptionist duties and maintains supplies/equipment for the unit.
• The unit secretary participates in a positive patient experience including supporting RNs in the delivery of patient care items and providing meal companionship to patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Public contact

Prioritize and manage

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Multi-line phone

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Multi-line phone

Job description

Centerpoint Medical Center, part of the HCA Healthcare family, is seeking a Med Surg Unit Secretary to support the nursing unit with clerical duties and receptionist functions. You will greet patients, manage records, handle calls, and help maintain a safe, organized environment to enhance patient care.

Join a team focused on quality care and patient experience. The role emphasizes collaboration with RNs, effective communication, and dependable daily operations within a 285+ bed facility.