Unit Secretary - Acute Med Surg

TriStar Centennial Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is seeking a Unit Secretary for the 12 Tower Acute Med/Surg unit. This entry-level role involves performing clerical tasks, assisting the patient care team, and maintaining a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have clerical experience and knowledge of medical terminology, contributing to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Benefits

Medical coverage

401(k) plan with a 100% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Clerical experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology beneficial.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients and visitors, directing them, and informing them of wait times.
• Performing secretarial tasks such as physician order entry and creating patient charts.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and handling incoming calls.

Skills

Clerical experience

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Description

Shift: Days 6:45am-7:15pm, 3-12 hr. shifts with rotating weekends

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Unit Secretary - 12 Tower Acute Med/Surg you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Centennial Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading healthcare provider.

Benefits

TriStar Centennial Medical Center offers a comprehensive rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement, including:

• Medical coverage with low or no cost for many services, including prescriptions, behavioral health, telemedicine, and AirMed transportation.
• Additional benefits such as dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, and more.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support including fertility, family building, and adoption benefits.
• Referral services, consumer discounts, retirement planning, education assistance, recognition programs, paid time off, and more.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Unit Secretary contributes to high-quality, patient-centered care by performing clerical tasks, acting as receptionist, and assisting the patient care team while maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Greeting patients and visitors, directing them, and informing them of wait times.
• Maintaining a positive, customer-oriented demeanor.
• Performing secretarial tasks such as physician order entry, creating and organizing patient charts, and discharging paperwork.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Handling incoming calls and relaying messages.

Qualifications:

• Clerical experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology beneficial.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed facility offering a range of medical and surgical services, including emergency, heart and vascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and more. It is part of TriStar Health and home to specialized centers such as TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center and Women's Hospital.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for ten consecutive years (2010-2019) and invests heavily in charitable care and community support.

If you are passionate about patient care and looking for growth, apply now. We review applications promptly and contact qualified candidates for interviews. Apply today and unlock new possibilities!

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, veteran status, or disability.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative and Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare