What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Unit Secretary position at HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital?
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Hospital Unit Secretary? At HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, 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.
This position is in our MedSurg Transition of Care Unit. The shift is 7a to 7p, 3 days a week with rotating weekends.
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:
HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Founded in 1975, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320 bed Level II Trauma Center, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry.
Key Highlights
In addition to emergency departments at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, the health system operates four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care:
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Hospital Unit Secretary opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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.
This position is in our MedSurg Transition of Care Unit. The shift is 7a to 7p, 3 days a week with rotating weekends.
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
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- High School Graduate / GED
- One year of administrative experience in a healthcare setting highly preferred
HCA Healthcare Trident 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
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Founded in 1975, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320 bed Level II Trauma Center, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry.
Key Highlights
- Award-winning Heart Center
- Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery
- Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center
- Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages
- Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
- Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes
In addition to emergency departments at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, the health system operates four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care:
- Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)
- Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)
- James Island Emergency (Charleston)
- Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)
- Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon!
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Hospital Unit Secretary opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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.