Unit Secretary

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is hiring a Unit Secretary who will create a welcoming, organized space for patients and families. You will communicate clearly and compassionately, help keep patient information accurate, and support daily unit operations.

This role emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced setting. The successful candidate will meet high school education requirements, obtain BLS within 30 days, and contribute to a supportive hospital environment

Qualifications

• Strong communication with patients and families.
• Ability to maintain organized, clean, and stocked environments.
• Teamwork and initiative to support daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide patients and visitors with warmth and professionalism.
• Maintain patient records, enter physician orders, protect patient information.
• Coordinate communications between calls and care team members.
• Keep the environment clean, organized, and safe.
• Take initiative to solve challenges and support daily operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient interaction

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Unit Secretary you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Brandon Hospital which is part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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

No Travel Required

Benefits

No experience Required Years of Experience

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is a 400 bed acute care hospital in Brandon, FL. We offer many services including a heart & vascular center, behavioral health center and a women’s center. Our women’s center includes a 36 bed neonatal intensive care unit. We have a reflux center and a bariatric center. We are dedicated to quality and devoted to our community. We have been named a top 100 hospital in America many times. Our intensive care unit has been named a top 100 ICU. Join our friendly hospital with its caring staff located just south of Tampa. We are proud of our colleagues who contribute to the care and services of patients. Whether it is clinical care or our support staff, everyone has an important role in contributing to the health of our community. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.

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

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.