Nursing Unit Secretary – Patient Care & Admin Support

ScionHealth; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide clerical support for the nursing unit. You will answer phones, schedule tests, prepare admission charts, and assist with patient discharges in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 1 year of related experience preferred, and fluency in English. The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and the ability to work under stress while delivering compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to work under stress and in emergency situations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patients and staff.
• Regular attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical functions for the nursing unit within the unit secretary's sphere of responsibility.
• Answers the telephone, takes messages and communicates messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Answers call lights and communicates messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Under direction of a nurse, schedules patient tests, procedures and activities.
• Prepares admission charts/records and labels charts with patient and physician information.
• Processes patient orders and discharge documents per policy.
• Disassembles patient charts and forwards records to medical records after discharge.
• Orders supplies under direction of the nurse manager or charge nurse.
• Assist physicians as needed and maintain census sheets.

Skills

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

ScionHealth is seeking a Unit Secretary to provide clerical support for the nursing unit. You will answer phones, schedule tests, prepare admission charts, and assist with patient discharges in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 1 year of related experience preferred, and fluency in English. The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and the ability to work under stress while delivering compassionate patient care.