Unit Secretary

HCA Healthcare; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits for medical, Rx

Dental, vision coverage

Behavioral health and telemedicine

Wellbeing and counseling services

Paid time off and family leave

401(k) with match

Job summary

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is seeking a Unit Secretary to create a welcoming, organized space and communicate clearly with patients, families and the care team. You will help keep the unit running smoothly, with attention to detail and compassionate service.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, maintaining records, and supporting daily operations while maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment. This role emphasizes teamwork and respect in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of start date.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide patients and visitors with warmth and professionalism.
• Maintain patient records, enter physician orders, and protect patient information.
• Coordinate communications between calls and care team members clearly.
• Keep the environment clean, organized, and well-stocked for safety and comfort.
• Proactively support daily operations and teamwork.

Education

High School Graduate / GED

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Unit Secretary with HCA Florida Kendall Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

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

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is located in west Miami-Dade County. Our acute care facility has 417-beds. Our services include trauma, burn, surgical, women’s and children’s services, behavioral health and diagnostic services. We have two full service free-standing ER facilities. HCA Florida Kendall Hospital has received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Overall Clinical Excellence from HealthGrades. This national recognition places us in the top 5% of hospitals for overall clinical quality. We are a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center certified by the Florida Department of Health. We are verified as a Level I Adult Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. The hospital is certified by the Joint Commission as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. We are one of five American Burn Association's verified Burn Centers in the state. With six ACGME accredited Graduate Medical Education programs, we strive to be a leading community-based research hospital. Join our team at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and experience a dynamic career. One that rewards clinical professionals for their commitment, provides growth opportunities. We encourage you to enjoy a healthy lifestyle outside of work in a diverse and friendly community.

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.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- 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.