Unit Secretary

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & disability coverage

Tuition assistance & education support

Job summary

Centerpoint Medical Center in Missouri is seeking a Unit Secretary to help keep the unit organized and running smoothly. You will greet patients and families, manage records, and relay information clearly to the care team.

You will maintain accurate records, protect patient information, and support daily operations with strong communication and computer skills. Weekend availability is required alongside weekday shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Excellent interpersonal and computer skills required.
• Public contact and clerical experience preferred.
• Must have weekend availability in addition to weekdays.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and guiding patients and visitors with warmth and professionalism.
• Maintaining patient records accurately and entering physician orders.
• Handling communications between incoming calls and care team members promptly.
• Keeping the environment clean, organized, and well-stocked.
• Taking initiative to support daily operations and teamwork.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Prioritization

Public contact experience

Clerical experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Multi-line phone

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Unit Secretary? At Centerpoint Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Schedule: 7:30 AM - 8 PM and every other weekend, holidays required.

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:

• High School Diploma
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification required upon hire
• Public contact and clerical experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills and computer skills required
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple functions preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Knowledge and experience with Mic rosoft Office and multi-line phone preferred
• MUST have weekend availability in addition to weekdays.

Benefits

Centerpoint Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

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.

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.