Unit Secretary

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide patients and visitors with warmth and professionalism, offering updates, and ensuring they feel informed and supported
• Maintain patient records accurately, enter physician orders, and protect patient information
• Handle all communications between incoming calls and care team members promptly and clearly to keep the unit connected
• Keep the environment clean, organized, and well-stocked to promote safety and comfort
• Take initiative to solve challenges, support daily operations, and foster a culture of respect and teamwork

Requirements

• No prior experience required
• No travel required

Benefits

HCA Florida South Shore 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.

About Our Hospital

A 138-bed acute care hospital serving Hillsborough and Manatee counties since 1982. A trusted community healthcare partner, dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Backed by the strength and resources of HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations.

Our Commitment to Care

• Provide 24/7 emergency services across three locations to ensure access when it matters most
• Deliver advanced, life-saving care through programs such as:
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
  • Certified Primary Stroke Center
  • Cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological, and surgical services
  • Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery
• Continuously improve outcomes through innovation, technology, and evidence-based practice

Our People & Culture

• A dedicated team of 600+ colleagues and 600+ physicians united by a shared purpose
• A collaborative environment that values compassion, inclusion, teamwork, and continuous learning
• Opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives

Recognized for Excellence

• Accredited by The Joint Commission
• Consistently recognized nationally for patient safety, surgical outcomes, and quality of care
• Proud to serve as a community leader through outreach, charity care, and local partnerships

At HCA Florida South Shore Hospital, you’re not just building a career—you’re joining a mission-driven organization where your work helps improve lives, strengthen our community, and shape the future of healthcare.

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.